Business Development Associate in Dubai

We are Stryber - a leading strategic growth consultancy and a corporate venture builder in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific 🚀

We solve growth and diversification challenges, and build impactful ventures and venture studios. Together with renowned corporations, investment funds and family businesses, we deliver substantial growth and drive shareholder value. From defining the strategy, fixing innovation challenges, building future-proof business models, scaling up successful ventures to establishing state-of-the-art client venture studios. Our ventures span across verticals like Digital Assets, Sustainability, E-Commerce, FinTech, ConsumerTech, HealthTech, PropTech, EntertainmentTech, and beyond. 🚀

Since 2016, we have developed a strategic, data-driven approach and a solid framework to build portfolios of businesses. Our services are designed to support our clients' innovation journeys. Our core values are integral to our mission, reflecting our commitment to impactful innovation and sustainability. This is what allows us to stand out from the competition.

Our team comprises over 100 exceptional venture builders from 30+ countries, collaborating across our global offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kyiv, London, Munich, Riyadh, Singapore, Valencia, and Zurich. We are united by a shared vision to create lasting impact and build startups from 0 to 1, to 10, to 100. Come join us at the forefront of innovation and shape the future with us! 🦄

To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.stryber.com

In your role as a Business Development Manager, you will play a critical role in identifying potential clients and generating insights to engage them effectively.

You will be responsible for improving sales processes leveraging the latest AI tools, and developing industry-specific insights, and supporting client strategy work. You will collaborate with various internal teams, and external ecosystem partners to ensure a seamless experience for our clients.

What you will do:

• Constantly improve and execute business development processes, leveraging the latest AI tools and supporting systems to optimise efficiency and effectiveness
• Identifying and qualifying new leads, conducting outbound prospecting, and nurturing existing relationships
• Identify, engage, and establish partnerships with industry-specific organisations, thought leaders, influencers, and complementary businesses
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to generate industry-specific insights that can inform business development discussions and improve client engagement
• Support business development efforts by participating in discussions with prospective clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored innovation solutions to address their challenges
• Assist with business proposals, draft workshops materials, events
• Conduct financial analysis and modelling to support proposals
  
  

About you:

• 2+ years experience in professional services environment, or in enterprise B2B services sales
• Bachelor's degree in Business, or in related fields
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to transform data into actionable insights and strategies (creating presentation and leveraging financial models)
• Ability to independently manage business development engagement and assist leadership with high-level inquiries and demands
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• High level of proactivity and flexibility working in a fast-paced environment, as well as a "getting-stuff-done" mentality
• Proficiency in CRM and sales development tools, knowledge of AI solutions is an advantage
• Excellence in maintaining absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Fluency in English (additional languages is to your advantage)
• Willingness to travel to Europe / Africa if the need arises
• Full-time availability (part-time or freelance is not possible)
• You are preferably based in Dubai
  
  

What you will get

• A global, dynamic work environment for top talent to grow
• Responsibility from day one, including space for your own ideas and initiatives within Stryber
• Ability to disrupt and shape industries and work with industry leading organisations
• An incredible learning opportunity and path to become a member of our venture operations team
• Competitive compensation package
• Apple equipment (laptop and phone) for your daily work
  
  

Additional Information

For us, conscious business is a top priority. We are a carbon neutral company with a science-based environmental strategy.

In addition to that, Stryber is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations in which we operate. Stryber will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.