Business Development Specialist

Business Developer Job Description — Affiliates, Partners & SMBsLocation: Hybrid — Egypt (Cairo preferred)Type: Full-timeWe are an AI-powered website builder helping creators and SMBs launch beautiful, highly customizable websites quickly and efficiently.We’re seeking a driven, relationship-focused Business Developer to expand our Affiliate, Partner, and SMB customer channels. This role blends account management with proactive business development: you will nurture existing affiliates, partners, and SMB clients, while actively sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding new ones to grow reach and revenue.Our headquarters and daily operations are based in Egypt (Hybrid — Cairo preferred). This position is fully managed and executed from Egypt.A separate US-registered entity handles international sales transactions and billing. While customers may pay through the US entity, all business development, relationship management, and operational activities take place in Egypt.What You’ll Do● Manage the full lifecycle for affiliates, partners, and SMB clients — sourcing, outreach, negotiation, onboarding, and ongoing growth.● Proactively recruit high-value affiliates (influencers, creators, agencies) and strategic partners (marketing agencies, hosting resellers, marketplaces).● Identify SMBs that would benefit from the platform and convert them into paying customers.● Build and maintain strong relationships with all accounts, serving as their main point of contact.● Develop and execute affiliate/partner programs, incentive structures, and co-marketing campaigns (promotions, webinars, content collaborations).● Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Support teams to deliver onboarding, training, and go-to-market materials.● Track performance, report on KPIs, and recommend data-driven improvements.● Negotiate terms, commission structures, and agreements while protecting margins.● Represent the organization at local events, meetups, and online communities to generate leads and partnerships.Success Metrics● Number of new active affiliates, partners, and SMB customers onboarded each quarter● Affiliate/partner-attributed MRR or total revenue contribution● SMB conversion and retention rates● Time-to-first-revenue for new accounts● Average order value and upsell performanceMust-Have Qualifications● 0–2 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, or Account Management(startup experience or motivated fresh graduates welcome)● Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written)● Strong outreach, negotiation, and relationship-building skills● Results-driven mindset with comfort working toward targets and KPIs● Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple accounts/projects● Basic understanding of SaaS and digital marketingNice-to-Have● Experience with affiliate/partner platforms (e.g., PartnerStack, Impact, Tapfiliate)● Background working with agencies, creators, or SMB clients● Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce) and basic analytics● Familiarity with website builders, e-commerce tools, or marketing automationCompensation & Perks● Competitive salary + commission on partner and SMB-driven revenue● Flexible hybrid work model with local travel for meetings and events● Clear career growth path into Senior Business Development, Partnerships Manager, or Channel Lead roles● Opportunity to help shape the partner and SMB acquisition strategy from the ground up.