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Business Development Manager (SaaS)

Business Development Manager (SaaS)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Business Development Manager to join our growing team in Egypt. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in SaaS sales, experience working within startup environments, and a strong understanding of the GCC market.

This role is ideal for a hunter who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building new business opportunities, and has experience selling technology solutions to clients across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities across the GCC region.

  • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of enterprise and mid-market clients.

  • Manage the complete B2B sales cycle, from lead generation to contract signing.

  • Conduct client meetings, product demonstrations, and business presentations.

  • Develop strong relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers.

  • Negotiate commercial agreements and close high-value deals.

  • Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to achieve business objectives.

  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline updates using CRM tools.

  • Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.

  • Consistently achieve and exceed sales and revenue targets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of Business Development or Enterprise Sales experience.

  • Proven experience selling SaaS or cloud-based solutions.

  • Previous experience in a startup or fast-growing technology company.

  • Strong experience selling to GCC clients, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

  • Demonstrated success in acquiring new customers and closing enterprise deals.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

  • Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, or similar.

  • Fluent English is required; Arabic is highly preferred.

  • Willingness to travel within the GCC when required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Existing network of decision-makers across the GCC.

  • Experience selling AI, HRTech, FinTech, ERP, CRM, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Software solutions.

  • Experience working with subscription-based business models.

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