Business Development
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Experience
No prior professional experience required. May be a student or recent graduate with interest in sales, partnerships, or strategic business development.
Area of Responsibility
Supports the Business Development team in research, CRM updates, scheduling, consulting and basic outreach tasks. Observes team rituals and learns core processes.
Skills
- Understands basic B2B terminology and business development funnel
- Conducts desk research on companies, markets, and leads
- Supports CRM data entry, contact enrichment, and pipeline updates
- Drafts simple emails or call scripts with review
- Participates in team syncs and takes notes during meetings
- Shows curiosity and asks relevant questions to understand workflow
- Follows internal documentation, compliance rules, and confidentiality agreements
- Has basic understanding of the local market business reality
- Has basic ability to “Read the room” business, politically and emotionally wise
Experience
6–12 months of relevant experience in business development, partnerships, consulting or outbound sales. Familiar with basic outreach processes and tools.
Area of Responsibility
Executes simple outreach tasks, assists in lead qualification, and maintains accurate CRM records. Works under guidance to support B2B, partnerships, and ecosystem development efforts.
Skills
- Conducts initial lead research and qualification using structured templates
- Sends cold outreach messages (email, LinkedIn) using approved scripts
- Has above average written and verbal communication skills
- Schedules and prepares meetings with potential partners or clients
- Updates CRM and tracks lead stages reliably
- Follows up with prospects based on cadence set by manager
- Participates in weekly rituals: pipeline reviews, syncs, OKR check-ins
- Communicates clearly and follows internal communication protocols
- Understands the value proposition of insurance and non-insurance services
- Begins learning outbound tactics, pitch structuring, and objection handling
- Applies basic compliance rules for client data handling and communication
- Has basic understanding of the local market business reality
- Has basic ability to “Read the room” business, politically and emotionally wise
Experience
1–2 years in business development consulting or partnerships. Handles B2B communication more independently and supports the full lead lifecycle for smaller accounts or channels.
Area of Responsibility
Owns prospecting and initial negotiations with leads. Develops outbound strategies for targeted segments and contributes to partnership or ecosystem initiatives. Supports manager in closing and account handover. Is able to represent/engage and follow through on behalf of the BD team in small and medium non-complex projects/tasks.
Skills
- Independently researches and qualifies outbound leads using ICPs
- Adapts cold email and LinkedIn templates based on audience
- Has above average written and verbal communication skills (Preferable C-Level of english and or Arabic
- Has above average verbal communication in corporate/executive style of language to engage with higher management.
- Runs intro calls and discovery sessions with clients or partners
- Maintains pipeline hygiene in CRM and flags risk/opportunity to manager
- Collects feedback from prospects to improve outreach strategy
- Collaborates with marketing or product teams for tailored outreach materials
- Prepares basic commercial proposals and validates pricing tiers
- Participates in business rituals (weekly check-ins, planning, retros)
- Understands basic KPIs: conversion rates, outreach-to-meeting %, reply rates
- Ensures communication and data handling practices are security-compliant
- Follows guidelines for representing QIC across insurance and non-insurance verticals
- Has basic understanding of the local market business realities
- Has basic ability to “Read the room” business, politically and emotionally wise
- Has a strong ability and focus on networking
Experience
2–3 years in B2B sales, partnerships, consulting or strategic business development. Owns or brings parts of the sales funnel or channel, contributes to growth initiatives, brings new retails products, tools or useful handshakes and supports closing larger or more complex deals with guidance.
Area of Responsibility
Manages outbound and inbound leads within a vertical or target segment. Develops partner relationships, leads cross-functional initiatives, and contributes to expanding QIC's ecosystem across insurance and non-insurance services.
Skills
- Designs and executes outbound campaigns for defined segments
- Leads discovery and negotiation calls with mid-tier prospects
- Prepares commercial offers and supports custom deal structuring
- Tracks performance metrics (CPL, CAC, conversion) and refines outreach
- Identifies and qualifies strategic partners or new channels
- Works with legal, finance, or product to align on proposals and constraints
- Uses CRM for forecasting, deal tracking, and reporting
- Contributes to ecosystem or GTM playbooks and partner documentation
- Facilitates internal coordination (e.g., with Marketing, Product, Legal)
- Adheres to internal compliance and data security standards in BD process
- Participates in quarterly planning, cross-functional syncs, and partner reviews
- Supports onboarding of junior teammates and shares best practices
Experience
3–5 years of business development experience, including managing full sales cycles, building B2B partnerships, and leading medium-sized accounts or verticals.
Area of Responsibility
Owns strategic partner relationships or business segments. Leads outbound and inbound initiatives from discovery to close. Collaborates cross-functionally to drive commercial and operational success across insurance and non-insurance products.
Skills
- Manages full-cycle deals from outreach to signed agreement
- Builds partner plans, OKRs, and quarterly goals with internal teams
- Develops pricing proposals and deal terms in collaboration with legal & finance
- Drives experimentation: new channels, geos, or formats (B2B2C, resellers)
- Leads BD cadences: pipeline reviews, forecasts, and account planning
- Supports partner onboarding and post-deal success metrics
- Analyzes market trends to identify new verticals and GTM opportunities
- Coordinates internal stakeholders: Legal, Marketing, Product, Ops
- Leads risk assessments and ensures compliance in deals
- Mentors junior team members and contributes to hiring
- Participates in business strategy sessions and quarterly business reviews
Experience
5–7 years of business development or strategic partnerships. Proven track record of leading high-value partnerships, structuring complex deals, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
Area of Responsibility
Leads a portfolio of strategic partners or business lines. Shapes the roadmap for ecosystem and partner-driven growth. Acts as a commercial lead in strategic initiatives and advises leadership on BD direction.
Skills
- Defines and executes growth strategy for a portfolio or region
- Leads strategic negotiations with senior external stakeholders
- Creates scalable models for inbound, outbound, and referral partnerships
- Oversees partner lifecycle: acquisition, enablement, retention, expansion
- Works with Finance to model P&L impact of deals and programs
- Owns documentation and repeatable playbooks for high-touch partnerships
- Brings in data from performance dashboards to course-correct GTM efforts
- Anticipates business and legal risks, supports compliance and security reviews
- Collaborates with executive leadership on strategic decisions
- Leads cross-functional working groups or pilots
- Coaches Managers and Senior Specialists on deal quality and communication
- Drives internal visibility of BD contributions to overall company OKRs
Experience
Entry-level, little to no prior professional experience in frontend development.
Area of Responsibility
Learning and applying basic frontend concepts, writing simple components under supervision.
Skills
HTML/CSS: Understanding and using basic HTML elements and CSS styles.
JavaScript: Familiarity with basic JavaScript (ES6+) concepts.
Git: Basic version control operations, understanding of repositories.
Soft Skills: Effective communication, openness to feedback, willingness to learn and improve.
Experience
More then 1 year of experience in frontend development.
Area of Responsibility
Developing small features, fixing bugs, and understanding project architecture.
Skills
HTML/CSS: Proficient in semantic HTML and CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass).
JavaScript: Knowledge of ES6+, basic use of libraries like Vue.js or React.
Version Control: Confident use of Git, contributing to code reviews.
Soft Skills: Basic teamwork and communication, handling constructive criticism.
Experience
More then 2 years of solid frontend experience.
Area of Responsibility
Developing features independently, improving existing components, participating in code reviews.
Skills
JavaScript & Frameworks: Deep knowledge of ES6+, Vue.js ecosystem, understanding UI component libraries.
Coding Practices: Writing clean and maintainable code, understanding coding patterns and principles.
Infrastructure: Familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Babel) and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills: Working well in a team, basic problem-solving and critical thinking.
Experience
More then 3 years of experience in frontend, capable of handling complex tasks.
Area of Responsibility
Leading feature implementation, optimizing performance, and mentoring juniors.
Skills
Advanced JavaScript: Mastery of core concepts, meta-frameworks, and server-side rendering (SSR).
Testing: Writing unit tests and understanding end-to-end testing frameworks.
Optimization: Improving load times, optimizing SEO, and handling responsive design challenges.
Soft Skills: Effective collaboration, taking initiative, and providing constructive feedback.
Experience
More then 4 years of frontend development experience.
Area of Responsibility
Designing and implementing complex systems, contributing to architectural decisions.
Skills
Architecture & Patterns: Understanding design patterns, OOP, and functional programming.
Security: Awareness of common vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.
Performance Tuning: Deep understanding of browser performance and optimization.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.
Experience
Recognized as an expert in frontend development.
Area of Responsibility
Driving project quality, ensuring best practices, leading codebase improvements.
Skills
Frontend Mastery: Proficient in multiple frameworks (Vue.js, React, Angular), full understanding of TypeScript.
Code Review & Testing: Leading code reviews, implementing automated testing strategies.
CI/CD & Infrastructure: Advanced setup and maintenance of continuous integration and delivery.
Soft Skills: Strategic thinking, decision-making, and adaptability to change.
Experience
Strategic leader in frontend development.
Area of Responsibility
Shaping the technical direction, mentoring senior engineers, overseeing large projects.
Skills
Strategic Planning: Defining and implementing frontend strategies, architectural design.
Innovation: Proposing innovative solutions, optimizing frameworks and libraries.
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively interacting with product owners and management.
Soft Skills: High-level collaboration, influencing team direction, handling complex challenges.
Experience
Extensive experience in leading frontend projects and teams.
Area of Responsibility
Technical leadership, architecture design, and ensuring project alignment with company goals.
Skills
Technology Leadership: Guiding the team on technical implementations, making strategic tech decisions.
Code Quality: Establishing and maintaining coding standards, enforcing best practices.
CI/CD & DevOps: Expertise in infrastructure, server configuration, and deployment strategies.
Soft Skills: Effective delegation, inspiring and motivating the team, strategic decision-making.
Experience
7+ years in business development, partnerships, or strategic growth roles. Demonstrated success in closing complex, high-impact deals and influencing organizational strategy. Operates as a commercial thought partner to executive leadership.
Area of Responsibility
Owns the strategic direction and revenue generation for a major vertical, region, or partnership stream. Aligns cross-functional teams to deliver on commercial goals. Represents the company in high-stakes external engagements and industry forums.
Skills
- Defines and drives strategic BD roadmap aligned with company OKRs
- Identifies, evaluates, and leads execution of large-scale partnerships (incl. co-branding, joint ventures, multi-market agreements)
- Leads executive-level negotiations and long-term partner governance
- Shapes monetization and pricing strategy across partnership models
- Advises legal and compliance on commercial terms and regulatory alignment
- Works cross-functionally with Product, Ops, and Finance to launch and scale partner integrations
- Influences internal prioritization and allocation of resources for partner success
- Tracks and improves GTM effectiveness, partner revenue, and retention metrics
- Contributes to corporate strategy and market expansion planning
- Mentors Senior Managers and high-potential ICs; sets quality standards for BD org
- Represents company at key industry events and strategic forums
- Builds executive-level trust externally and acts as a voice of the market internally
Experience
8–10+ years in strategic business development, including experience leading teams and driving multimillion-dollar growth initiatives across regions or product lines.
Area of Responsibility
Leads a team of business development professionals across one or more verticals. Owns execution of strategic initiatives and ensures cross-functional alignment with company goals.
Skills
- Builds and leads high-performing BD teams (hiring, coaching, performance reviews)
- Sets quarterly OKRs for BD function and tracks delivery
- Manages pipeline across key regions or verticals and forecasts revenue contribution
- Aligns BD initiatives with product strategy, marketing, and operations
- Owns C-level relationships with top partners and negotiates long-term strategic deals
- Creates scalable playbooks and frameworks for outbound and partnership growth
- Oversees complex deal structures including revenue-sharing, exclusivity, and GTM terms
- Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and security requirements in contracts
- Develops internal cross-team rituals to align sales, product, and growth
- Leads internal stakeholder communication and reporting on BD performance
Experience
10+ years in commercial leadership roles. Proven track record in scaling business development, structuring international partnerships, and influencing company-wide strategy.
Area of Responsibility
Owns the global BD strategy. Shapes market expansion, product-commercial fit, and external positioning. Aligns company leadership around growth bets and revenue strategy.
Skills
- Defines and evolves company-wide BD strategy across markets and verticals
- Leads regional expansion, new partnership channels, and ecosystem positioning
- Partners with CEO/COO/CPO/CFO on growth and monetization strategy
- Oversees team structure and headcount planning across geographies
- Owns senior-level partner relationships and market presence
- Defines and tracks leading indicators for revenue success (pipeline velocity, partner activation)
- Leads due diligence and commercial modeling for strategic partnerships and M&A
- Aligns BD strategy with investor expectations and board-level planning
- Builds public and industry presence as thought leader (conferences, white papers, media)
Experience
12+ years of executive-level experience in growth, partnerships, or corporate development. Global scope and direct accountability for major revenue lines and strategic initiatives.
Area of Responsibility
Executive leader responsible for the company’s external growth engine. Sets long-term direction, owns the full BD P&L, and operates as part of the executive team.
Skills
- Sets the vision for global business development in line with company mission and long-term goals
- Owns and manages full BD and partnerships P&L
- Oversees all vertical and regional growth strategies and their execution
- Leads organizational design and capability planning for the function
- Represents BD function in executive and board-level decision-making
- Defines corporate-level commercial priorities (e.g. new markets, partner platforms, monetization levers)
- Leads or supports M&A and investment partnership strategies
- Establishes governance for deal review, compliance, security, and ethics
- Champions cross-functional alignment and long-term partner value creation
- Builds and maintains external relationships with strategic partners, regulators, and ecosystem players at the highest level
Experience
Senior-level experience with a focus on leadership and team management.
Area of Responsibility
Managing the frontend team, ensuring project delivery, and aligning with stakeholders.
Skills
Project Management: Planning and coordinating tasks, prioritizing work for team members.
Team Development: Mentoring and coaching, organizing training sessions for skills enhancement.
Communication: Handling stakeholder expectations, managing team dynamics.
Leadership Skills: Decision-making, conflict resolution, and fostering a collaborative environment.
Experience
Extensive experience in both frontend development and leadership.
Area of Responsibility
Overseeing the entire frontend department, defining the vision, and driving strategic initiatives.
Skills
Strategic Leadership: Setting goals, driving innovation, and overseeing large-scale projects.
Process Improvement: Developing and implementing processes to improve team efficiency.
Hiring & Development: Building and growing the team, managing recruitment, and team development.
Executive Communication: Reporting to top management, presenting the department’s achievements and plans.
