Business Development Manager (BDM)

**Refined Job Description:**

At Likecard, a leading company in Saudi Arabia's financial technology sector, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the industry through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the fin-tech ecosystem by providing cutting-edge services to our clients. We have a dynamic work culture that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence in all aspects of our operations.

We are currently seeking a diligent Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our team. As the BDM, you will be responsible for developing and managing B2B sales specifically targeting fin-tech companies. Working closely with the local team, you will execute critical initiatives and collaborate with international counterparts on multi-market campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to drive growth and success within the industry. This role is based in KSA.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include understanding and analyzing data related to the fin-tech ecosystem in MENA, creating strategic approaches for partnerships, achieving quarterly GMV and merchant targets, developing persuasive partnership presentations using market insights, trends, and case studies, as well as building and maintaining strong partnerships across the services industry. Additionally, you will collaborate cross-functionally to achieve company goals, work closely with sales departments and stock directories to meet their needs, set up virtual and live conferences, as well as attend events and conferences.

The ideal candidate for this position will have multiple years of experience in fin-tech industry relations within an established internet industry in the region. You should possess excellent written and spoken English skills (Arabic proficiency is preferred), demonstrate a proven track record in fin-tech marketing and operations, and have a deep understanding of the internet industry landscape.

If you are passionate about driving business growth through strategic partnerships and have a solid background in fin-tech industry relations, we invite you to apply for the Business Development Manager position at Likecard. This role is ideal for mid-career professionals looking to make a significant impact on the financial technology sector while contributing to our company's continued success. Join us in shaping the future of fin-tech innovation!

• Multiple years experience in Fin-tech industry relations
• Experience in B2B sales
• Experience in marketing and operations
• High level of written and spoken English
• Deep understanding of the internet industry
• Consistent track record in fin-tech marketing

• Understand and gain insight of fin-tech echo-system in MENA by analyzing data and analytics
• Create strategic approach for partnerships
• Achieve quarterly GMV and number of merchants target
• Build and maintain partnerships across the services industry

• Analytical skills
• Sales skills
• Strategic planning
• Partnership development
• Market analysis

Seniority Level: Senior Level

Job Functions: Business Development

• Sales
• Partnership Management

Industries : Technology

• Finance
• Internet Industry