Business Development and Outreach Lead

Job Title: Outreach & Business Development Lead

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Company: J4S – JOBMASTER 4 Startups

Reports To: Managing Director

About J4S

J4S partners with startups and SMEs across the MENA region to build strong HR foundations that scale with growth. We help founders turn their business vision into structured, scalable, and sustainable organizations through Basic Needed HR Foundations that scales.

Role Overview

We are seeking a driven and well-connected Outreach & Business Development Lead to expand J4S’s reach among startups and SMEs across the MENA region. This role will focus on direct outreach, lead generation, and client acquisition, introducing J4S’s HR foundation services to founders and decision-makers.

You will collaborate closely with our Partnerships Manager to align outreach efforts with ecosystem initiatives and ensure J4S maintains a strong presence within the startup community.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and engage startups and SMEs across Egypt, KSA, UAE, and the wider MENA region to introduce J4S’s HR foundation services.

• Build and manage a qualified outreach pipeline through research, prospecting, and relationship building.

• Conduct direct communication and meetings with founders and leadership teams to understand their pain points and present tailored J4S solutions.

• Collaborate with the Partnerships Manager to align outreach activities with existing ecosystem partnerships and initiatives.

• Follow up and nurture leads through the sales funnel, ensuring high-quality conversions.

• Track, analyze, and report outreach and lead generation metrics regularly.

• Represent J4S at startup events, founder communities, and relevant ecosystem platforms to enhance visibility and credibility.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in business development, outreach, or sales roles within the startup or SME ecosystem (preferably in HR, consulting, or professional services).

• Proven record of acquiring and managing startup/SME clients across the MENA region.

• Strong understanding of the startup landscape and the challenges founders face in scaling teams and organizations.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and founders.

• Self-motivated, target-driven, and adaptable to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Fluency in English and Arabic

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maadi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Business Development: 5 years (Preferred)
• Consulting Services: 5 years (Preferred)