Business Development Manager

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team and grow our strategic partnerships in several categories such as: retail, banking and e-commerce for Anghami and OSN+.

The ideal candidate for this role needs to be proactive, results-oriented with an outstanding track record in closing deals.

Job responsibilities:

• Build strategic partnerships with brands to drive user acquisition or subscriptions revenue growth at scale
• Build a pipeline of outbound lead opportunities, create the sales pitch and close deals
• Work with a Target and KPIs driven mindset while having the responsibility of forecasting and delivering against forecasts
• Develop and build a partner network through targeted outreach and strong project planning & execution
• Build and manage new business opportunities with partners to maximize Anghami’s objectives and revenues
• Day-to-day follow up on business related matters (marketing activities, commercial Agreements review, reporting, invoicing and collections).
• Work with internal and external marketing teams to define GTM plans promoting existing partnerships or launching new ones
• Manage, enhance and strengthen existing partner relationships in your market
• Collaborate with the product team to create a seamless user journey and optimize partnership KPIs

Qualifications:

• 5+ past years sales and partnership management experience in e-commerce, fintech, media agencies,or retail in KSA and UAE
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, communications, marketing, or another related area of study
• Strong sales, business development and partners management track record
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to changes
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• A team player and collaborator
• Experience working in a digital subscription business is a plus

About Anghami

Anghami is the leading multi-media technology streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa ('MENA') region, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of exclusive premium video, music, podcasts, live entertainment, audio services and more. Since its launch in 2012, Anghami has led the way as the first music streaming platform to digitize MENA’s music catalog, reshaping the region's entertainment landscape. In a strategic move in April 2024, Anghami joined forces with OSN+, a leading video streaming platform, forming a digital entertainment powerhouse. This pivotal transaction strengthened Anghami's position as a go-to destination, boasting an extensive library of over 18,000 hours of premium video, including exclusive HBO content, alongside 100+ million Arabic and International songs and podcasts. With a user base exceeding 120 million registered users and 2.5 million paid subscribers, Anghami has partnered with 47 telcos across MENA, facilitating customer acquisition and subscription payment, in addition to establishing relationships with major film studios, entertainment giants, and music labels, both regional and international. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Anghami operates in 16 countries across MENA, with offices in Beirut, Dubai, Cairo, and Riyadh.