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Associate - Business Development
StrongYes Media
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Mid
1 months ago
Business DevelopmentSalesPartnershipsPitchingNegotiationCRM
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About the Role
StrongYes Media is looking for a Business Development Associate to drive revenue growth by building partnerships with brands, universities, and corporates.
Key Skills for This Role
Business DevelopmentSalesPartnershipsPitchingNegotiationCRM
Responsibilities
- Identify, reach out to, and pitch potential partners and collaborators
- Build and manage relationships with founders, CXOs, HR leaders, universities, and ecosystem partners
- Craft partnership proposals, media decks, and tailored solutions for clients
- Drive the entire business development cycle from lead generation to closure
- Maintain CRM hygiene, follow up strategically, and own revenue outcomes
Requirements
- 3 to 8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales (preferably in media, recruitment, PR, SaaS, B2B, HRTech, or the startup ecosystem)
- Strong understanding of digital media, brand collaborations, or B2B partnerships
- Proven ability to build trust, close deals, and deliver measurable outcomes
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship building skills
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- We are looking for a Business Development enthusiast who can open doors, build relationships, and drive revenue in a fast moving environment.
- This is a hands on role ideal for someone who enjoys building things from scratch, experimenting with partnerships, and turning conversations into measurable outcomes.
- You will work directly with the founding team to grow partnerships across brands, universities, and corporates.
What You'll Do
- Identify, reach out to, and pitch potential partners and collaborators.
- Build and manage relationships with founders, CXOs, business owners, HR leaders, TA heads, Universities, Institutions, startup founders, and ecosystem partners.
- Confidently pitch recruiting, employer branding, and content solutions.
- Craft partnership proposals, media decks, and tailored solutions for clients.
- Drive the entire business development cycle from lead generation to closure—focusing on consistency and long term value.
- Maintain CRM hygiene, follow up strategically, and own revenue outcomes.
- Own revenue end to end for the company.
Who You Are
- A self starter who thrives in ambiguity and takes ownership without waiting for direction.
- Confident in outreach, pitching, and negotiating with senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable working at startup speed, quick iterations, fast decisions, and high accountability.
- Passionate about media, talent, startups, or the tech ecosystem.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship building skills.
Qualifications
- 3 to 8 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales (preferably in media, recruitment, PR, SaaS, B2B, HRTech, or the startup ecosystem).
- Strong understanding of digital media, brand collaborations, or B2B partnerships.
- Proven ability to build trust, close deals, and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Experience in a fast growth or early stage environment is a plus.
- Experience working with CXOs, HR/TA leaders, founders, or employer branding teams.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, media marketing, and storytelling driven sales.
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