Business Development Lead
AlGooru, Saudi Arabia

AlGooru is hunting for the next generation of BizDev talents!

We’re looking for a Business Development Lead

A bit about us

AlGooru is a Saudi-based edtech startup that uses AI to connect students with on-demand private tutors over 200+ subjects.

Main responsibilities

1. Increase company revenue by identifying profitable business opportunities and developing long-term business growth strategies
2. Inaugurate, develop, and drive the organization's business development strategies by creating and enhancing a portfolio of partners and continuously exploring new business opportunities.
3. Increase Brand Recognition and Market Share of the company by initiating different activities that directly impact our business goals and align with our growth directions.

A day in your life

• Develop and implement a business development strategy: The Business Development Lead should work closely with the Head of Business Development to develop a comprehensive strategy for growing AlGooru's business. This may include identifying new markets, target customers, and potential partnerships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities: The Business Development Lead should be proactive in identifying new business opportunities and potential partnerships that align with AlGooru's growth goals. should then work to build relationships with these potential partners and negotiate mutually beneficial deals.
• Foster partnerships with educational institutions and tutoring agencies: AlGooru's success depends on strong relationships with educational institutions and tutoring agencies. The Business Development Lead should work to build and maintain these relationships, ensuring that AlGooru's platform remains an attractive and valuable solution for these organizations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team: The Business Development Lead should work closely with the marketing team to develop and execute joint marketing campaigns with partners. This will help to increase awareness of AlGooru's platform and drive user adoption.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends: The Business Development Lead should be knowledgeable about the EdTech industry and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments. also be able to identify opportunities for AlGooru to differentiate itself from its competitors and remain a leader in the market.
• Represent AlGooru at events: The Business Development Lead should be an effective communicator and able to represent AlGooru at conferences, trade shows, and other industry events. also be able to articulate the value of AlGooru's platform and network with potential partners and customers.

Requirements

Experience needed

• 5+ years of experience in business development or a related field, with a strong track record of success
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate deals effectively
• Experience in the EdTech industry and knowledge of the tutoring market is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically and creatively
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken

Our application process

• General assessment form (5-10 minutes)
• Chemistry meeting (15-30 minutes)
• Technical interview (30-60 minutes)
• Technical assessment
• Vision-fit interview (30-60 minutes)
• Offer extended to successful applicants

Benefits

Role benefits

• Work from anywhere
• Unlimited paid sick days
• No clocking in/out
• ESOP shares
• Laptop fund
• Fast promotions (like really fast)
• Enjoy monthly Pizza Fridays
• Learn anything online and expense it on us
• Travel for company events and get reimbursed

How to gain extra Gooru points

• Demonstrate your entrepreneurial, hustling, and energetic spirit
• Prove your ability to take full ownership of your role without the need to be micromanaged
• Conduct proper research about AlGooru prior to your interviews with us, we love people who already know about us.
• Be extra organized like extra

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