Innovation & Business Developer

Description:

We are expanding in the UAE and looking for a Innovation & Business Developer to join one of our key strategic initiatives.

If you are a driven, entrepreneurial professional with a strong background in business development, sales, and innovation, and you’re excited about working on high-impact transformation projects… this role is for you.

🚀 What will you do?

You will play a key role in driving growth and innovation across the region:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Build and nurture strong, long-term client relationships
• Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations to clients and stakeholders
• Lead negotiations and manage key accounts
• Coordinate innovation programs, events, and initiatives

Additionally, you will:

• Execute and evolve the company’s sales strategy in the region
• Lead go-to-market initiatives and expansion efforts
• Work on disruptive projects with real impact across industries
• Support organizations in their innovation and transformation journeys

👉 This role combines strategy, sales, and innovation, with direct impact on business growth.

🔎 What are we looking for?

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (multidisciplinary profiles are highly valued)
• Background in innovation, entrepreneurship, sales, or marketing is a plus

Experience

• 10+ years in Business Development / Innovation / Sales roles
• Strong experience in corporate innovation models (innovation labs, open innovation, etc.)
• Familiarity with Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Agile methodologies
• Experience working with public and/or large corporate clients

Languages

• Professional English (mandatory)
• Additional languages as arabic are a plus

Other

• Availability for international travel (long-term assignments up to 12 months)