Business Development Manager - Middle East Region
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Slingshot AerospaceAerospace, Defense, Technology
Remote (Middle East) US-based Candidates: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV Internationally-based Candidates: United KingdomFull-TimeManager
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Job Details
- Languages
- English, Arabic
- Experience
- 5+ years
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.
- Demonstrated experience working within Middle Eastern markets.
- Strong regional network and market knowledge in at least one key country (e.g., UAE, KSA, Qatar).
- Proven ability to drive revenue growth and close complex deals.
- Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently within the region.
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
- Experience selling into government, aerospace, defense, or technology-driven markets (Bonus).
- Familiarity with long-cycle enterprise or public-sector sales (Bonus).
- Experience working with cross-border or multinational teams (Bonus).
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional business development strategies aligned with Slingshot’s growth objectives.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across priority Middle Eastern markets.
- Conduct market research to assess customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamics.
- Provide regional insights to inform product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, strategic partners, government entities, and other key stakeholders.
- Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities that expand market reach and accelerate growth.
- Represent Slingshot at regional trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
- Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches tailored to regional customers.
- Lead negotiations, structure deals, and close contracts in alignment with internal policies and revenue targets.
- Manage and forecast regional sales pipeline, ensuring accurate reporting and visibility.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to support deal execution.
- Monitor performance against KPIs, including pipeline growth, conversion rates, and revenue.
- Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and cultural norms in all business activities.
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