Associate Business Development Manager, MENA

Associate Business Development Manager, MENA Why Headout? We’re a rocketship: 9-figure revenue, record growth, and profitability. With $130M in revenue, guests in 100+ cities, and 18 months of profitability, Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry. We’ve raised $60M+ from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term — because that is what our mission needs and deserves. We’re growing, profitable and nowhere near done. What we do is important In an increasingly digital world, there is a need to augment human experience by connecting people with real-world experiences. Headout’s mission is to be the easiest, fastest, and most delightful way to head out to real-life experiences — from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between. Why now? The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is bigger. We’ve hit profitability, built momentum, and proven the model — but there’s more to build. If you want to join a company with a steep trajectory and real impact, this is the moment. Our culture We care about ownership, craft, and impact. If you’re a builder who loves solving tough problems, you’ll feel at home. Read more about our values here: https: //bit.ly/Headout Playbook The role We are looking for an Associate Business Development Manager - MENA to join our Middle East and North Africa Business Team. You will spearhead commercial growth and expansion across the region, unlocking opportunities in emerging markets such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, and more. You will be the face and voice of Headout to our Supply Partners in the region. What makes this role special? Build. You’ll influence Headout’s growth, launching quickly and iterating to scale something new. This includes high-level strategy and operational execution — launch new cities by identifying, reaching out to, and onboarding new Supply Partners in the Middle East and North Africa. Nurture. Continuously nurture relationships with existing Supply Partners to drive additional growth. Collaborate. Liaise between internal stakeholders (Operations, Tech, Marketing, etc.) and your accounts to ensure smooth execution of partnerships and growth of bookings. Analyze. Identify market trends and provide market & competitor analysis to optimize business strategies. What skills & experience do you need? Fully proficient Arabic and English speaker based in Dubai A minimum of 4 years of experience in business development Strong analytical, written, and verbal communications skills Global mindset and comfortable working with people from different cultural backgrounds & time zones A start-up attitude – highly collaborative with an entrepreneurial mindset and not afraid to roll up your sleeves Experience working with a CRM; eager to learn and use new tools Bonus $250 to set up a productive work environment outside of the office $500 Headout Credits to experience Headout’s offerings around the world Unlimited Learning Credits for paid courses and sessions to aid your learning & growth Travel across our 9 global offices if your role requires it EEO statement Headout provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, contact the recruiter or email us at life@headout.com. Privacy policy Your personal data will be retained for one year. Data is processed for recruitment purposes. You may request access, rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing. For questions about data, contact our Data Protection Officer. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Headout. Get notified about new Associate Business Development Manager jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. #J-18808-Ljbffr