Business Development Lead, Middle East

About the role - Business Development (Engagement) Lead, Middle East

We are looking for an established business developer who, working hand-in-hand with the rest of the team, will seek out and sense the potential areas of impact in which ATÖLYE can play a part.

This includes identifying new clients and partners whose purpose and ambitions are aligned with ours. On a daily basis, this means igniting new conversations around systemic design challenges, responding to RFPs that are aligned with our impact framework, strategizing with business partners to develop impact-led programs, following through with engagement processes, and seamlessly handing over project relationships to the project teams.

This is a pivotal role for the future of ATÖLYE and for the positive mark that we will leave in the world.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of demonstrable, relevant experience in professional services or consulting with a proven track record of new business development and client relationship management – including project scoping, teaming, pricing, negotiating

• Masterful storytelling acumen with an appreciation for human-centered design, community-driven organizations, and purpose-driven businesses

• Project Management experience in consulting /or studio set-up is a plus

• Comfortable working in a feedback culture with excellent collaboration skills in managing multiple leads and client accounts simultaneously

• Existing relationships with potential clients in UAE/KSA (and beyond) is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Arabic
  

What Do We Offer?

• An inspiring and dynamic workspace as part of an interdisciplinary community

• The opportunity to work in strategic projects with leading institutions in KSA and beyond

• A trans disciplinary setting that promotes constant learning

*AI written cover letters shared in the application process are not going to be accepted.