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Upbeatz Investments

We are looking for a proactive and target oriented Business Development Specialist (BDS) to support our growth initiatives in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sales, capable of identifying new opportunities, and skilled in building strong client relationships while contributing to the overall business development strategy.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Identify and generate new business leads to support sales targets and company growth.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.</li><li>Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and commercial offers.</li><li>Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution and delivery of services.</li><li>Support negotiations and follow-ups to help close deals successfully.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience in company formation, business development, sales, or a similar role (GCC experience is a plus).</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and achieve targets.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office applications.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary with performance-based incentives</li><li>Supportive and professional work environment</li><li>Opportunities for career growth and development</li></ul>Job Type: ContractWork Location: In person

Business Development Specialist

Braxtone Group

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 The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the firm's growth by identifying and securing business opportunities within the GCC insurance sector. The purpose of the role is to enhance the firm's market presence, build lasting client relationships, and increase revenue by offering tailored consultancy services to insurance companies, brokers, and other stakeholders in the industry. The BDM will act as a bridge between client needs and the firm's service offerings, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and industry demands.
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 1. Strategic Planning &amp; Execution
 
 
 
 &bull; Develop and implement a business development strategy tailored to the insurance sector, aligning with the firm&rsquo;s overall goals.
 
 
 &bull; Identify and prioritize target markets and client segments within the insurance sector.
 
 
 
 2. Client Acquisition &amp; Relationship Management
 
 
 
 &bull; Proactively identify, qualify, and secure new clients within the insurance sector.
 
 
 &bull; Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers at insurance companies, brokers, and other industry stakeholders.
 
 
 &bull; Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote services.
 
 
 
 3. Market Research &amp; Insights
 
 
 
 &bull; Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
 
 
 &bull; Provide insights and recommendations to adapt services to meet evolving client needs and market demands.
 
 
 
 4. Proposal Development &amp; Negotiation
 
 
 
 &bull; Prepare high-quality proposals, presentations, and service agreements tailored to client needs.
 
 
 &bull; Lead contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with company policies and profitability goals.
 
 
 
 5. Collaboration &amp; Coordination
 
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with internal teams, including consulting, marketing, and operations, to ensure seamless delivery of services.
 
 
 &bull; Provide feedback from clients to refine service offerings and improve client satisfaction.
 
 
 
 6. Performance Management
 
 
 
 &bull; Set and achieve business development targets and KPIs, reporting regularly to senior management.
 
 
 &bull; Maintain accurate records of all sales activities, prospects, and client interactions using CRM systems.
 
 
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 Educational, Skills and Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field.&nbsp;
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 A professional certifications (e.g., CII, CPCU) is required.
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 Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role within the insurance sector.
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 Proven track record of generating revenue and closing deals with insurance companies, brokers, or loss adjusters.
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 Strong understanding of the GCC insurance industry, including regulatory frameworks, market trends, and operational processes.
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 Fluent in Arabic and English
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 Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and driven to succeed in a competitive environment.
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 Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and solving challenges.
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 Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and lead initiatives.
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.
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 Strong negotiation, presentation, and proposal writing abilities.
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 Analytical mindset to assess market opportunities and client needs effectively.
 
 
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.
 
 
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Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the firm's growth by identifying and securing business opportunities within the GCC insurance sector. The purpose of the role is to enhance the firm's market presence, build lasting client relationships, and increase revenue by offering tailored consultancy services to insurance companies, brokers, and other stakeholders in the industry. The BDM will act as a bridge between client needs and the firm's service offerings, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and industry demands. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Planning &amp; Execution• Develop and implement a business development strategy tailored to the insurance sector, aligning with the firm’s overall goals.• Identify and prioritize target markets and client segments within the insurance sector.2. Client Acquisition &amp; Relationship Management• Proactively identify, qualify, and secure new clients within the insurance sector.• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers at insurance companies, brokers, and other industry stakeholders.• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote services.3. Market Research &amp; Insights• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.• Provide insights and recommendations to adapt services to meet evolving client needs and market demands.4. Proposal Development &amp; Negotiation• Prepare high-quality proposals, presentations, and service agreements tailored to client needs.• Lead contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with company policies and profitability goals.5. Collaboration &amp; Coordination• Work closely with internal teams, including consulting, marketing, and operations, to ensure seamless delivery of services.• Provide feedback from clients to refine service offerings and improve client satisfaction.6. Performance Management• Set and achieve business development targets and KPIs, reporting regularly to senior management.• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities, prospects, and client interactions using CRM systems. Educational, Skills and Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field. </li><li>A professional certifications (e.g., CII, CPCU) is required.</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role within the insurance sector.</li><li>Proven track record of generating revenue and closing deals with insurance companies, brokers, or loss adjusters.</li><li>Strong understanding of the GCC insurance industry, including regulatory frameworks, market trends, and operational processes.</li><li>Fluent in Arabic and English</li><li>Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and driven to succeed in a competitive environment.</li><li>Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and solving challenges.</li><li>Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and lead initiatives.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.</li><li>Strong negotiation, presentation, and proposal writing abilities.</li><li>Analytical mindset to assess market opportunities and client needs effectively.</li></ul>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.

Landmark Group

Business Manager (Centrepoint)
 <div></div><div><ul><li>Responsible for the overall success driving sales, reinforcing operations, and staff development, as well as overall service and brand integrity for the store
</li></ul><ul><li>Managing the P&amp;L to achieve company sales, service goals &amp; overall financial targets
</li></ul><ul><li>To manage the day to day operational and staffing requirements of the store including rota, security, finance, personnel &amp; maintenance issues
</li></ul><ul><li>Continually monitor store processes and procedures to ensure best practice standards are in place
</li></ul><ul><li>Manage, supervise and coach staff in recruiting, hiring and training of store Sales Associates.
</li></ul><ul><li>To ensure the highest level of customer service is given and measured against set objectives
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain daily financial recaps and communicate and educate store management.
</li></ul><ul><li>Full stock and stock take accountability, maintaining optimal stock levels in core and campaign best selling lines
</li></ul><ul><li>Full administrative responsibility for store reporting
</li></ul><ul><li>Management of store housekeeping and Visual Merchandising in line with Centrepoint &amp; Landmark guidelines
</li></ul><ul><li>Management &amp; maintenance of key internal &amp; external relationships to drive the success of the store
</li></ul><ul><li>Drive membership of Shukran &amp; manage data entry requirements</li></ul></div>
 At least 5-10 years of work experience in retail on a similar role, Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree
 <div>Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.
Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.
We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.</div>
 <div><div>Founded in Kuwait in 2005. Centrepoint forms part of the Landmark Group and is home to four of the region&rsquo;s most beloved, fordable and stylish brands &ndash; Splash, Shoe mart, Babyshop , and Lifestyle . Today, we cater to multiple m arkets across eight countries in the Middle East and Africa, with 142 stores occupying 6.2 million square feet of retail space. With numerous new store openings planned for the future , Centrepoint is committed to expanding our footprint while simultaneously moving towards absolute environmental sustainability.
</div><div><div>Whether you&rsquo;re looking to beautify yourself, your family or your home, Centrepoint is proud to be the one stop destination trusted by generations of value seeking customers who seek quality without compromise. Delivering as industry leading omni channel customer experience, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the regions retail landscape, where we continue to set industry be nchmarks with a philosophy of beauty, quality and inclusivity that gives consumers access to popular trends as well as life&rsquo;s essentials in consider ed retail and online environments.</div></div></div>

Business Manager - Centrepoint

D4 Insight

<div>Location: Bahrain 
Experience: 7&ndash;10 Years
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Role Overview</h3>

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst with strong experience in corporate and digital banking to bridge business needs and technology solutions. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to define requirements, enhance customer journeys, and support digital transformation initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine business requirements for digital banking solutions.</li>
<li>Analyze customer journeys and recommend improvements across mobile and online banking platforms.</li>
<li>Translate business needs into detailed user stories, functional and non-functional specifications.</li>
<li>Conduct stakeholder workshops, interviews, and gap analysis.</li>
<li>Support AI/ML-driven banking initiatives by identifying use cases and data requirements.</li>
<li>Work with UX/UI teams to ensure customer-centric design.</li>
<li>Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards.</li>
<li>Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and backlog grooming.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Skills</h3>
<ul><li>Strong understanding of digital banking platforms and APIs</li>
<li>Experience with Agile methodologies, JIRA, Confluence</li>
<li>Knowledge of system integration and business analysis frameworks</li>
<li>Banking domain experience preferred</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Please Note: This role is open to Bahrain nationals or candidates of other nationalities currently residing in Bahrain.</h4>

 Apply Now: [email protected]</div>

Business Analyst – Corporate Banking

Tarabut

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 The Business Development Representative Intern is responsible for supporting the commercial growth of Tarabut's Data &amp; AI product suite &mdash; spanning IBAN Verification, Connect (Open Banking API), Target (Financial Intelligence Platform), and Income Insights &mdash; by managing customer relationships, executing outbound campaigns, and driving acquisition activities across the KSA, Bahrain, and UAE markets.
 
 
 
 This role sits within the Commercial team and is ideal for someone at the start of their commercial career who is highly organized, confident communicating with financial institutions, and motivated to take real ownership from day one. The position offers meaningful development opportunities, with a clear path to a full-time commercial role for strong performers.
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 Customer Engagement &amp; Relationship Management
 
 
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 Serve as a key contact for inbound interest across banks, fintechs, lenders, and capital houses.
 
 
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 Manage day-to-day customer communication, ensuring satisfaction and spotting expansion opportunities.
 
 
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 Coordinate customer meetings with Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams.
 
 
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 Outbound &amp; Pipeline Development
 
 
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 Design and execute outbound campaigns in collaboration with Account Managers to generate pipeline across target verticals.
 
 
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 Research and qualify prospective accounts across fintechs, financial institutions, lenders, and capital markets players.
 
 
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 Maintain accurate CRM records and support pipeline reporting and visibility.
 
 
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 Commercial Enablement
 
 
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 Prepare pitch decks and commercial materials tailored to specific customer segments and use cases.
 
 
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 Support Account Managers in pitching, proposals, and managing early-stage commercial conversations.
 
 
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 Assist with event preparation and representation at industry engagements across the region.
 
 
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 Learning, Growth &amp; Development
 
 
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 Build product knowledge across Tarabut's Data &amp; AI suite and broader open banking ecosystem.
 
 
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 Develop core commercial skills including outreach, discovery, objection handling, and stakeholder communication.
 
 
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 Demonstrate consistent initiative and willingness to take on increasing responsibility over time.
 
 
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 Fluent in Arabic and English &mdash; written and spoken.
 
 
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 Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with customers across financial services.
 
 
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 Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through reliably.
 
 
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 Genuine interest in fintech, open banking, data products, or financial infrastructure.
 
 
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 Comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
 
 
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 Prior experience in a commercial, customer-facing, or financial services setting is a plus &mdash; internships included.
 
 
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 Behaviors &amp; Values
 
 
 
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 Proactive: takes initiative and follows through without being prompted.
 
 
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 Driven: motivated to grow quickly, deliver results, and build a commercial career in fintech.
 
 
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 Curious &amp; coachable: eager to learn, open to feedback, and committed to continuous development.
 
 
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 Values-aligned: collaborative, reliable, and committed to building trust with customers and colleagues.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 Join MENA&rsquo;s fintech transformation at a key moment for Open Banking.
 
 Work with leading financial institutions across the region.
 
 Help build the future of data-driven financial products.
 
 Be part of a mission-driven team creating real impact.
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Intern Business Development Representative

Klystron Global

Job SummaryWe are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented IT Project Coordinator / Business Analyst with 4&ndash;5 years of experience to support the delivery of IT and digital transformation projects, including self-service kiosk solutions and integrated systems.The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, with strong experience in requirement gathering, API integrations, and system testing. This role requires hands-on involvement in project coordination, documentation, and validation of technical solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Analysis<ul><li>Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements</li><li>Prepare BRD, SRS, use cases, and process workflows</li><li>Perform gap analysis and propose optimized solutions</li><li>Translate business needs into clear technical requirements</li></ul>Project Coordination<ul><li>Coordinate with development, QA, UI/UX, and external vendors</li><li>Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables</li><li>Conduct regular project status meetings and follow-ups</li><li>Ensure smooth communication across all stakeholders</li></ul>API Integration &amp; Testing<ul><li>Understand and document API requirements and integration flows</li><li>Collaborate with developers on RESTful API integrations</li><li>Perform API testing using tools like Postman</li><li>Validate request/response structures, authentication, and error handling</li><li>Troubleshoot integration issues and coordinate fixes with technical teams</li></ul>System Implementation &amp; Testing<ul><li>Support system implementation and configuration activities</li><li>Plan and execute UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with business users</li><li>Prepare test cases, test scenarios, and validation reports</li><li>Ensure all business requirements are met before go-live</li></ul>Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams</li><li>Communicate project progress, risks, and issues clearly</li><li>Ensure alignment between delivered solutions and business expectations</li></ul>Self-Service Kiosk Solutions<ul><li>Work on projects involving self-service kiosks across industries (banking, healthcare, government, retail, etc.)</li><li>Gather functional requirements for kiosk workflows (e.g., onboarding, transactions, service requests)</li><li>Coordinate hardware and software integration requirements</li></ul>Quality &amp; Process Improvement<ul><li>Identify areas for process optimization and system enhancements</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and version control of project artifacts</li><li>Support issue tracking and resolution during implementation</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field</li><li>4&ndash;5 years of experience in IT Project Coordination / Business Analysis</li><li>Strong understanding of SDLC and project delivery lifecycle</li><li>Hands-on experience with API concepts (REST, JSON, authentication)</li><li>Experience in API testing using Postman or similar tools</li><li>Strong documentation skills (BRD, SRS, workflows)</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Experience in digital transformation or kiosk-based solutions</li><li>Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies</li><li>Basic knowledge of SQL, integrations, or middleware systems</li><li>Exposure to UI/UX concepts and user journey mapping</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Analytical thinking</li><li>Problem-solving ability</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Strong coordination and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Opportunity to work on innovative digital and kiosk-based solutions</li><li>Exposure to multi-industry projects</li><li>Collaborative and fast-paced work environment</li><li>Career growth and learning opportunities</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: BD400.000 - BD600.000 per monthWork Location: In person

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