Business Development Specialist (Sales Executive)

Are you a driven and ambitious professional ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist (Sales Executive) to join our vibrant team in Cairo, Egypt . This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced individual to spearhead growth, forge lasting relationships, and contribute directly to our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, on-site environment and possess a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you!

Overview:

As a Business Development Specialist (Sales Executive), you will be at the forefront of our expansion, identifying new opportunities and nurturing client relationships. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our market presence and achieving ambitious sales targets. This full-time, on-site position offers a stimulating environment where your expertise in business development, sales, and marketing will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

UNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prospect and qualify vendors in assigned categories and districts across tiers, working from the target lists set by the BD Sales Manager.

1. Book and run in-person meetings and presentations with owners, GMs and marketing managers, making the case for Hassan prime.

1. Negotiate and close commercial agreements within the approved commission band as per business needs

1. Collect a complete onboarding pack: signed contract, commercial registration and tax card, settlement bank details, menu/service list with prices, photos and brand assets, branch details, operating hours and booking rules and all required DOCS

1. Hand each signed vendor over to the Content Advisor and Account Manager, and follow up until the listing is live and the vendor completes its first confirmed transaction.

1. Support go-live training for vendor staff on booking acceptance and bill capture (POS integration or in-app manual confirmation), together with the Account Manager.

1. Log all activity in the CRM / back Office the same day, keeping pipeline stages. next steps and expected close dates accurate.

1. Maintain relationships with signed vendors through their first 90 days and flag at-risk vendors early.

1. Capture competitor intelligence from the field (Commission rates, offers, vendor objections) and report weekly _

1. Represent Hassan Prime at food, wellness and lifestyle events to generate vendor leads.

Requirements

Experience

• 1-3 years of proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or a related field, with a track record of success

• Experience in marketplace vendor sales, hospitality partnerships, or merchant acquisition for aggregators or booking platforms

• Proven experience managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close

• Field sales experience with restaurants or lifestyle businesses (strongly preferred)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Business, Marketing, Commerce, or Hospitality preferred)

Essential Skills

• Business Development: identifying and cultivating new business opportunities

• Sales Expertise: lead generation, pipeline management, and closing deals

• Lead Generation: identifying and qualifying potential clients

• Client Relationship Management: building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Negotiation: negotiating terms and securing favorable agreements

• Sales & Strategic Planning: developing and executing sales strategies and contributing to growth plans

• Marketing & Digital Marketing: solid understanding of marketing principles and digital tools

• Market Research: conducting thorough market analysis

• Communication & Presentation: excellent verbal and written communication and impactful presentations

• Tools: working knowledge of CRM platforms and Excel / Google Sheets

• Resilience: self-discipline and persistence in high-volume field prospecting

Languages

• Fluent Arabic and very good English