Executive, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships (Qatari)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Qatari professional to lead cross-sector business development initiatives, cultivate strategic partnerships, and drive the development of high-value investment opportunities across priority growth sectors.

This role is responsible for identifying, originating, and advancing a robust pipeline of opportunities, fostering collaboration across stakeholders, and converting qualified leads into viable investment and business growth opportunities. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking, relationship management, and commercial acumen to drive sustainable economic and sector development.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Opportunity Origination

• Lead the identification, assessment, and development of business and investment opportunities across multiple sectors.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective investors, businesses, and strategic partners.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract high-potential organizations and support their expansion and growth objectives.
• Drive lead generation, qualification, and conversion efforts to maximize investment outcomes.

Strategic Partnerships

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with investors, industry leaders, corporate stakeholders, and ecosystem partners.
• Identify and develop partnership opportunities that support business growth and investment attraction.
• Structure, negotiate, and manage strategic collaborations that deliver long-term value.
• Facilitate cross-sector engagement and cooperation to unlock new commercial opportunities.

Market Development & Sector Growth

• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and emerging opportunities across key sectors.
• Conduct market assessments, competitive analysis, and sector research to support strategic planning.
• Develop initiatives that enhance sector competitiveness, attractiveness, and long-term growth.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the overall business ecosystem and investor value proposition.

Commercial Strategy & Execution

• Develop business cases, investment propositions, and growth strategies for prospective opportunities.
• Lead and support negotiations with investors, businesses, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful project execution and opportunity conversion.
• Track and report on pipeline development, partnership activities, and investment outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor and relationship manager to senior stakeholders and investors.
• Represent the organization at industry events, business forums, conferences, and investment missions.
• Build and maintain strong networks across local, regional, and international markets.
• Promote collaboration between businesses, investors, and ecosystem participants to drive growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, International Business, or a related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in business development, commercial partnerships, investment promotion, corporate strategy, consulting, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships and developing high-value business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of investment, market expansion, and growth strategies.

Key Competencies

• Business Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Commercial Acumen
• Investment Attraction
• Opportunity Origination
• Stakeholder Management
• Market Intelligence
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Relationship Building
• Strategic Planning
• Executive Communication
• Results Orientation

Eligibility

• This opportunity is open exclusively to Qatari nationals.