Job Title: Business Development Manager – Startup & Strategic Partnerships
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Company: ABI Group
About Us:
ABI Group is a diversified group of companies with multiple business verticals. We are launching an innovative startup under our umbrella and are seeking a proactive and highly communicative Business Development Manager to drive investor engagement, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives for this new venture.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact project from the ground up, showcasing your networking, commercial, and presentation skills while helping shape the future of an exciting startup.
Role Overview:
The Business Development Manager will focus on building relationships with potential investors, partners, and key stakeholders. You will represent the startup at events, pitch meetings, and networking sessions, demonstrate our product/solution effectively, and support the leadership team in driving strategic growth and funding opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Identify, engage, and build relationships with potential investors, partners, and collaborators.
• Attend networking events, conferences, and industry meetups to represent the startup.
• Present and demonstrate the startup’s product, vision, and business model to stakeholders.
• Support management in investor pitches, business proposals, and commercial presentations.
• Develop strategies to attract funding, partnerships, and early adopters.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand the technology, product roadmap, and value proposition.
• Maintain a pipeline of leads, meetings, and follow-ups to track investor engagement.
• Contribute ideas to enhance visibility, outreach, and positioning of the startup.
Requirements:
• 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, preferably in startups, tech, or digital sectors.
• Strong networking, communication, and presentation skills; ability to influence and engage high-profile stakeholders.
• Comfortable with pitching products, concepts, or startups to investors and partners.
• Basic understanding of IT, digital platforms, or tech-enabled solutions.
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven.
• Ability to travel locally or internationally for networking and events.
• Fluent in English.
What We Offer:
• Opportunity to play a key role in a high-potential startup under the ABI Group umbrella.
• Exposure to investors, industry leaders, and strategic networks.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Competitive salary with performance-linked incentives.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter highlighting your networking experience, investor/partnership exposure, and startup/business development achievements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month
