Enterpreneurial Business Development Associate

Background:

Gulf Investor Circle (GIC) is a rapidly expanding private fund that manages a number of New Businesses and New Business Development Initiatives. It is created by a circle of prominent individuals and supported by a Circle of Gulf Investors (GIC).

GIC is constantly looking to promote entrepreneurship and new ideas promoting and facilitating financing solutions and direct investments.

The fund has already invested in a number of ventures in the following fields:

  • Private Equity
  • Funds of Funds Management
  • Mobile Marketing
  • Analytics
  • Cross Boarder Transctions
  • .com startups
  • Tourism  & Travel Industry

Job Description:

GIC is looking for an Entrepreneurial Business Development Associate:

  • Market Analysis
  • Competition Analysis
  • New market entry methodology including new company formations, partnerships, strategic JVs
  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • New revenue streams definition and development
  • New corporate identity and marketing including viral
  • Support in business plan development giving the investment requirements and expected payoffs based on the competition analysis
  • Web Design & SEO Management
  • CRM
  • Follow Up and Logistics
  • Actual Direct Sales & Business Development willingness to travel and potentially relocate
  • Salary / Equity stakes to be discussed based on profile and experience

 

Requirements:

  • 5 years work experience in Sales, Business Development, M&A, Consulting
  • Strong entrepreneurial drive and proven interest
  • International Experience 2-4 years living abroad
  • BSc / MSc grade 2.1 (UK) (3.5 GPA- US) or higher from Top University in Business, Economics, Engineering
  • Foreign Languages: English fluent and Arabic, French, German a strong plus
  • MBA or equivalent added plus
  • Good analytic skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Use of internet, understanding of web design & development
  • Good negotiation skills

Process:

  • Please send your CV to info@gulfinvestorcircle.com