Junior Business Development Associate – Early-stage Startup

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a Junior Business Development Associate based in Riyadh who is passionate about startup environments and eager to contribute to building a new venture from its inception. This role is distinct from conventional sales positions, offering direct collaboration with the founder to shape, test, and validate the business concept before launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in developing and refining the startup's core business idea.
• Conduct comprehensive market research including competitor analysis and identification of business opportunities.
• Engage with prospective customers and industry specialists to gather insights.
• Establish and nurture initial partnerships and business relationships.
• Translate market feedback into actionable business strategies and decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Genuine interest in entrepreneurship and startup culture.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills for relationship building.
• Self-driven with a proactive approach and comfortable navigating uncertain conditions.
• Resides in Riyadh and available to attend in-person meetings as required.
• Adaptability to hybrid work settings with onsite participation when needed.

Additional Information

This role offers flexible working hours on a paid hourly basis. The initial engagement is proposed for three months to ensure mutual suitability, with the prospect of extending into a long-term collaboration.