AboutLaunched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. Were a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.Role overviewWe are looking for a Business Development Specialist who will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. This includes researching and analyzing market trends, identifying potential customers and partners, and developing relationships to increase sales and profitability.The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Marketing team to decide through local knowledge which marketing activations to focus investments on, as well as develop relationships with prospective customers for Calo Business.This position requires flexibility and the ability to travel as needed to meet with customers and partners. Additionally, the Business Development Specialist should have a proven track record of successfully identifying and securing new business opportunities.Main Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, such as partnerships and brand activation opportunities
Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and profitability on the identified segments starting with Calo Business but to be expanded as we develop
Build and maintain relationships with key customers
Research and analyze competitor activity
Collaborate with the Operations Manager and HQ Marketing Team to develop a plan
Execute the activation and Calo Business plan developed
Prepare and communicate new activation or business opportunities to the relevant stakeholders for approvals
Provide a weekly report on progress and monitor the progress of existing business development initiatives
Measure the effectiveness of executed business plans
Manage and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the activations are executed to the highest standard
Ideal CandidateRequirements & Skills
Emirati National
Proven experience in a marketing activation or a business development role, preferably in the food industry