Head of Sales and Business Development

About the Company

Rqiip is creating a new operating and growth backbone for small and medium-sized businesses. The company is designing an AI-driven environment that helps businesses run more efficiently, improve execution, access smart support tools, and grow through technology, automation, and structured operating systems. Its long-term goal is to become a foundational infrastructure layer for SMEs in the region and beyond, combining AI-based operations, business execution systems, marketplace integrations, growth tools, intelligent workflows, and strategic business support.

Role Overview

Rqiip is building its founding leadership team and is hiring a highly strategic, hands-on Head of Business Development to own growth, partnerships, and market expansion. This is a builder-first position for someone who is comfortable creating opportunities from scratch, opening new doors, and scaling business relationships in a fast-moving environment.

In this role, you will drive commercial growth, shape the company’s external presence, and work closely with the Founder and leadership team to unlock new channels for expansion. The role requires both long-term strategic thinking and strong day-to-day execution.

Business Development Strategy

• Create and implement the business development plan for Rqiip.
• Spot high-potential growth opportunities in target markets.
• Build repeatable partnership and revenue structures.
• Keep business development efforts aligned with the broader company vision.

Partnerships and Ecosystem Building

• Identify, approach, and close strategic partnership opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with SMEs, enterprises, service providers, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Design collaboration models that support long-term value creation.
• Grow Rqiip’s visibility within the startup and wider business ecosystem.

Revenue and Growth

• Build and manage revenue pipelines.
• Explore monetization options and commercial frameworks.
• Identify new business lines and growth channels.
• Contribute to pricing and business model improvements.

Go-to-Market Execution

• Support market entry planning and execution.
• Position Rqiip effectively across relevant customer segments.
• Feed market insights back into product-market fit discussions.
• Coordinate with product and marketing teams on launch strategy.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with important stakeholders.
• Engage with founders, senior leaders, and decision-makers.
• Represent Rqiip in meetings, events, and strategic conversations.
• Serve as an external representative of the company.

Strategic Expansion

• Support regional and international expansion efforts.
• Evaluate new markets and potential entry paths.
• Form partnerships that can scale growth.
• Contribute to broader long-term business strategy.

Fundraising and Investor Relations Support

• Assist with early-stage fundraising activities.
• Develop relationships with prospective investors.
• Help prepare materials and strategic positioning for fundraising.
• Use your network to open up capital opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product, operations, and technology teams.
• Share market insights that can guide product development.
• Help ensure growth plans are practical and execution-ready.
• Support prioritization of opportunities based on business impact.

Ideal Candidate Background

The company is looking for a builder, deal-maker, and operator. Suitable backgrounds may include startups, SaaS, marketplace businesses, consulting, business development or growth functions, and the venture or investment ecosystem.

The preferred candidate should bring solid experience in business development or partnerships, a track record of closing strategic deals, strong communication and negotiation ability, and experience working with founders or senior executives. Comfort with ambiguity, fast-paced environments, strong commercial judgment, and an execution-focused mindset are important. An existing network in business or startup ecosystems is a strong plus. The company values a founder mentality over formal titles.

What You Will Help Build

At Rqiip, the focus is not only on building a product, but on building a business ecosystem. The successful candidate will help shape the partnership network, SME relationships, revenue infrastructure, market positioning, expansion strategy, and overall growth engine of the company.

Why Join

• Join the company as part of the founding leadership group.
• Receive meaningful long-term upside through equity ownership.
• Take on a high-impact role with direct influence on growth.
• Work alongside ambitious founders and builders.
• Enjoy high autonomy and strong strategic exposure.
• Help build and scale a global business ecosystem.

Compensation and Terms

This is an equity-based founding position. No salary is attached to the role at this stage. The company is looking for long-term builders who value ownership, execution, and creating durable long-term value.

Application Requirements

Applicants should share a LinkedIn profile, CV, a brief introduction, examples of partnerships or deals they have led, previous startup or business development experience, and an explanation of why they are a strong fit for Rqiip. The company is seeking serious candidates only.