Business Development Executive

Company Description Digit7 is a Texas-based innovation company transforming retail through AI, computer vision, IoT, and autonomous commerce technologies. Backed by more than 32 patents, Digit7 builds intelligent solutions that simplify operations, enhance customer experiences, reduce shrinkage, and maximize return on investment. The company delivers autonomous checkout, AI-powered inventory intelligence, and frictionless Grab & Go experiences that help businesses operate smarter and faster. Its solutions include smart coolers, micro markets, cashier-less self-checkout, autonomous stores, and real-time inventory tracking powered by cloud analytics. Digit7 serves a wide range of sectors, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, transportation hubs, corporate campuses, and logistics, helping organizations modernize existing spaces or deploy fully autonomous commerce environments.
Role Description The Business Development Executive role is a full-time, on-site position based in the United Arab Emirates. This role focuses on identifying and developing new business opportunities for Digit7's AI, computer vision, and autonomous commerce solutions across key industries in the region. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting client meetings and presentations, and understanding customer needs to propose tailored technology solutions. The Business Development Executive will manage the sales cycle from initial contact through negotiation and closure, collaborate with internal teams on proposals and pricing, and maintain accurate sales pipeline reporting. The role also involves building long-term client relationships, representing Digit7 at industry events, and continuously monitoring market trends and competitors to inform go-to-market strategies.
Qualifications

• Business development and sales skills, including lead generation, opportunity qualification, consultative selling, and negotiation.
• Experience in B2B technology solutions, ideally within retail tech, AI, computer vision, IoT, or enterprise software.
• Strong relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and customer success capabilities.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, persuasive presentations, proposals, and product demonstrations.
• Proficient in using CRM tools and sales productivity platforms for pipeline management and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and growth targets in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex customer environments and translate them into solution opportunities.
• Willingness to work on-site in the United Arab Emirates and travel within the region for client meetings and events as needed.