94 Business Partner jobs in Kuwait

My client is a high-performing financial services organisation with a significant brand presence in the Middle East and exciting plans to expand internationally.

They are now seeking to hire a commercially minded HR Business Partner with strong client facing experience who is looking to take their next step. Reporting into the Head of HR you will be responsible for the day to business as usual activities as well as working with your client groups through a number of exciting high profile change projects.

The successful candidate will ideally have financial services experience and have a proven track record in business partnering within a commercial environment. In addition, experience of working on change projects whilst fulfilling an operational advisory role is key for this position. The team are looking for someone who has a focus on continuous improvement and who will be able to deliver quality results with a positive and influential style. Arabic speaking is essential.

SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About The Company

Frazer Jones identifies Human Resource professionals across all markets in almost every geographical location. Developing long-term business relationships with our clients, Frazer Jones provides honest, commercial and professional advice, consistently delivering great value and the very best candidate introductions for clients.

Our candidate attraction methodology embraces networking, search and advertised selection and we have consistently harnessed new media technology to ensure that we source from the widest geographical range of candidates.

The Frazer Jones team is positioned throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific providing a unique network enabling us to successfully identify HR professionals globally who cover several countries or continents.

Over the years, we have worked hard to build a reputation for quality and integrity and our success is based on our detailed market knowledge and our straight-talking approach. With our focus on HR and our global approach, Frazer Jones has been mapping the global HR market since 1996, resulting in exceptional HR candidate shortlists in competitive timeframes.

Our activities encompass the entire HR spectrum, including:

1. Talent Management
2. Leadership
3. Resourcing & Recruitment
4. Generalist
5. Compensation/Remuneration & Benefits
6. Employee Relations
7. Industrial Relations
8. Organisational Design/Organisational Development
9. Change Management
10. Consultants – In-house and Management Consultants
11. HR Policy
12. e-HR
13. Expatriate Administration
14. HRIS
15. Management Development, Learning & Development

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner, supporting talent acquisition efforts and building long-term mechanisms for employee development and retention.
• Bring strong business acumen to help design and implement human capital strategies that align with organizational goals, optimize workforce structure, and improve operational efficiency.
• Drive cultural initiatives to enhance employee engagement, team cohesion, and a positive work environment tailored to the local context.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, internal transfers, role changes, offboarding, and organizational restructuring, ensuring smooth and compliant execution.
• Serve as a cultural and strategic bridge between local teams and international leadership, providing critical insights and HR solutions that fuel business growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above; minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources roles.
• Prior experience as an HRBP or generalist in internet/tech companies is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is required.
• Proven ability to analyze organizations, design effective structures, and drive HR initiatives independently in fast-paced environments.
• Strong sense of ownership, approachability, and the ability to build trust across levels.

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and persuasiveSales and Business Development to join our marketing agency. The role involves identifying potential clients, reaching out via calls and visits, presenting our marketing services, and closing subscription deals. The right candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong sales ability, and a passion for helping businesses grow through digital marketing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential clients (restaurants, clinics, retail shops, e-commerce, etc.) through calls, visits, and networking.
• Contact decision-makers to explain our marketing services and how they solve their business challenges.
• Schedule and attend client meetings to present proposals, service packages, and pricing.
• Achieve monthly sales targets by closing new client subscriptions.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients to encourage renewals and referrals.
• Prepare simple sales reports (calls made, meetings attended, deals closed) for management.
• Represent the agency professionally and act as the first point of contact for new clients.

Skills

Skills

Essential Skills

• Proven experience insales, business development, or client acquisition (marketing / advertising / SaaS sales experience is a plus).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (Arabic + English preferred).
• Ability to explain services clearly and tailor pitches to different industries.
• Confident in making outbound calls and meeting clients face-to-face.
• Persuasive negotiation and closing skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and hit targets.
• Familiarity with digital marketing services is an advantage.

Other Requirements

• Valid Kuwait driver’s license and ability to travel to client locations.
• Professional appearance and demeanour.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred, but not always required).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will play a key role in driving PayTabs Kuwait’s growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and expanding market presence. The role is responsible for developing and executing strategies that align with company objectives, ensuring revenue growth, market penetration, and long-term client engagement in Kuwait’s payments and fintech ecosystem.

Essential Functions

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Kuwaiti market.
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies tailored to the needs of local industries and merchants.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to refine business development strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, enterprise merchants, and strategic partners.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and solutions.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of high-value opportunities.
• Support cross-selling and upselling of PayTabs products and solutions.
• Work closely with marketing, operations, compliance, and product teams to deliver customized solutions.
• Collaborate with regional and group-level business development teams to align on strategy and execution.
• Provide accurate forecasts and regular reports on sales performance and market insights.
• Stay up to date with Kuwait Central Bank regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance standards.
• Ensure all business activities adhere to company and regulatory frameworks.

Competencies

1. Very strong communication and negotiation skills.
2. High degree of commercial awareness with business acumen and market knowledge.
3. Strong leadership skills and ability to manage the team.
4. Time management and planning skills
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and adapt to partners needs and expectations.
6. Positive energetic attitude and enthusiasm for developing out of the box strategies and models.
7. Result-Orientated – focused on measurement and areas to improve results.
8. Collaborative – Works collaboratively across the business to share best practice and specialist knowledge within the Digital Innovation Dep.
9. To be goal-oriented, organized team player, self-motivated, self-directed and creative problem solver.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. 10-15 years of demonstrated business development, Sales or Marketing experience in the Fintech vertical.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Administration or a related field.
3. Post graduate degree is optional.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will play a key role in driving PayTabs Kuwait’s growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and expanding market presence. The role is responsible for developing and executing strategies that align with company objectives, ensuring revenue growth, market penetration, and long-term client engagement in Kuwait’s payments and fintech ecosystem.

Essential Functions

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Kuwaiti market.
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies tailored to the needs of local industries and merchants.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to refine business development strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, enterprise merchants, and strategic partners.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and solutions.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of high-value opportunities.
• Support cross-selling and upselling of PayTabs products and solutions.
• Work closely with marketing, operations, compliance, and product teams to deliver customized solutions.
• Collaborate with regional and group-level business development teams to align on strategy and execution.
• Provide accurate forecasts and regular reports on sales performance and market insights.
• Stay up to date with Kuwait Central Bank regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance standards.
• Ensure all business activities adhere to company and regulatory frameworks.

Competencies

1. Very strong communication and negotiation skills.
2. High degree of commercial awareness with business acumen and market knowledge.
3. Strong leadership skills and ability to manage the team.
4. Time management and planning skills
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and adapt to partners needs and expectations.
6. Positive energetic attitude and enthusiasm for developing out of the box strategies and models.
7. Result-Orientated – focused on measurement and areas to improve results.
8. Collaborative – Works collaboratively across the business to share best practice and specialist knowledge within the Digital Innovation Dep.
9. To be goal-oriented, organized team player, self-motivated, self-directed and creative problem solver.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. 10-15 years of demonstrated business development, Sales or Marketing experience in the Fintech vertical.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Administration or a related field.
3. Post graduate degree is optional.