Summary

We are looking for an experienced, charismatic, and well-connected Dubai Networking Lead to spearhead our community-building efforts in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies to grow and nurture the ecosystem in Dubai, with the potential to expand to other regions

• Organize and lead regular meetups, workshops, and events, targeting both web3 and web2 audiences, including investors and startup founders

• Coordinate and host private dinners and other activities to build strong relationships within the industry

• Build and maintain the brand's reputation as a go-to meetup destination in Dubai, amid heavy competition

• Represent the company at various industry events, ensuring high visibility and engagement

• Recruit and lead a team to facilitate business development efforts across multiple brands within the ecosystem

• Secure access to events and speaking slots for key team members, increasing the company's thought leadership and presence in the market

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Brand recognition and recall in the Dubai tech scene

• Value delivered to internal brands, aligned with their local KPIs

• Growth in contacts, visibility, and strategic partnerships

• Access to high-profile events and speaking engagements secured for the company

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

• Proven experience in networking, business development, or community management, preferably within the technology industry

• Strong existing network within the Dubai tech ecosystem, including investors, startup founders, and industry influencers

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

• Ability to organize and lead events, workshops, and networking sessions with confidence and poise

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team

• Willingness to travel globally, as needed

• Business development manager experience or previous network creation and management experience is a significant plus

Skills

• Business Development
• Business Relation
• Lead Generation
• Negotiations Skills
• Networking

Other Benefits

Travel: Potential global travel