Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager **Location:** Dubai, UAE **Employment Type:** Full-time About the Role We are looking for a proactive **Business Development Manager** who thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership, and creates opportunities rather than waiting for instructions. This is **not** a traditional sales role, and it is **not** an account management position. We're looking for someone who naturally asks: **"What should we do next?" instead of "What should I do next?"** If you enjoy identifying opportunities, building strategic partnerships, negotiating commercial agreements, and helping shape a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities * Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities. * Build and maintain relationships with publishers, distributors, payment providers, and strategic partners. * Develop business development strategies and execute them independently. * Identify new business opportunities and drive initiatives from concept to launch. * Negotiate commercial terms and close partnership agreements. * Manage existing partner relationships while identifying opportunities to expand collaboration. * Work closely with Product, Operations, Finance, and Marketing teams to deliver successful partnerships. * Monitor market trends, competitors, and emerging business opportunities. * Develop long-term growth strategies that contribute to company objectives. Requirements * 2–5 years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, or a similar role. * Proven ability to identify, negotiate, and manage commercial partnerships. * Highly proactive with a strong ownership mentality. * Able to prioritize work and operate independently with minimal supervision. * Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. * Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities. * Outstanding communication and negotiation skills. * Fluent in English (spoken and written). * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in digital gift cards, gaming, fintech, payments, or digital products. * Existing network within the gaming, digital products, or payments industry. * Experience negotiating international commercial partnerships. You'll Succeed in This Role If You * Take initiative without waiting for instructions. * Enjoy solving problems and creating opportunities. * Think strategically and focus on long-term business growth. * Can independently prioritize work and execute plans. * Build trust quickly and develop lasting business relationships. * Want to contribute to the company's growth and help shape its future. Why Join Us? We're building a company—not just filling a position. You'll have the opportunity to work on strategic initiatives, build meaningful partnerships, influence the direction of the business, and make a measurable impact from day one. If you're ambitious, entrepreneurial, and excited about building something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you. Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month Work Location: In person