Outreach & Business Development Lead

Job 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.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable university.
• 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 (preferred).

Job Type: Full-time