Business Development Associate

Job Type: ContractualLocation: RemoteWorking Days: 6 days a week (Work from home)Must Have: Personal laptop**Immediate Joiners Preferred**Company DescriptionUrban Company is Asia’s largest technology marketplace for home services, offering services such as beauty & spa at home, cleaning, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, and painting. With a vision to empower professionals worldwide, the company operates in 50+ cities in India, the UAE, Singapore, and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, transforming service professionals into high-quality micro-entrepreneurs. Urban Company focuses on delivering high-quality, delightful services at home through its mobile app & website.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time remote role for a Business Development Associate at Urban Company (Third party payroll).The Business Development Associate will be responsible for market research and attacking key strategic problems/ opportunities that will unlock growth for UC in the UAE.This incumbent will also work closely with our suppliers & business partners and help them scale their business on Urban Company.What will you do:• End-to-end ownership of select-service categories for service quality & growth• Be a strategic thought partner in regards to operations and business development & execute and run BAU projects end to end• Be a visible and vocal influential champion for our customers and external stakeholders (service partners)• Dive deep into the numbers and make data-driven decisions and process improvements to ensure growth• Be a hustling multi-tasker. You'll be the go-to person for many key strategic and operational initiatives.What are we looking for:• 0-2 years of experience at in business/operations at high paced start-ups.• Excellent communication skills: Will be in constant touch with business partners to help them grow on UC.• Basic understanding of data analytics and data driven decision making• Over and above - strong-willed, sharp problem solver and hands on!What is in it for you:• Work with one of the global leader in tech based home services space with some of the best minds in the region• You will interact with the AVPs, Business Heads, Engineering Managers on various projects which gives you an excellent opportunity to learn; A high performance, high velocity environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities.If you are an early stage professional looking to start your career at a high-paced technology company, apply today!QualificationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsBachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fieldLead Generation and Market ResearchCommunication & presentation skillsProven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targetsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment