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SMSA Express, a market leader in the courier industry, has been providing services to businesses and individuals since 1994. With a solid business platform, SMSA Express offers a range of services including international and domestic express transportation, freight services, e-commerce solutions, and specialized logistics for the healthcare sector. The company has established a vast network connecting 230 countries, making it a preferred logistics partner for numerous organizations and governmental entities. SMSA Express is dedicated to delivering cost-effective and diverse shipping services with a commitment to time-sensitive service and security compliance.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Business Development Manager located in Shuwaikh. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with clients, and developing strategies to increase the company's market share. Day-to-day tasks include conducting market research, attending industry events, creating proposals, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and achieve sales targets.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related field
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Proficiency in market research and data analysis
• Experience in the logistics or courier industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are beneficial
• Willingness to travel as required

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Freight and Package Transportation

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Dar Al Salam Educational Co. WLL | Full time

Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Kuwait | Posted on 05/28/2022

The Business Development Executive of the Education Management Company (EMC) should provide oversight and direction to the Business Development Department on a variety of business development activities to include proposal development and client relations.

Key Performance Areas

1. Execute the vision, objectives and resources of the Education Management Company (EMC)
2. Attract investors for the various projects of the Education Management Company
3. Develop a complete understanding of the customer segment for development of new schools, educational institutions and services through market surveys and other methods of research.
4. Provide strategic inputs through proposals based on what the market demands
5. Work on Tenders
6. Develop key relationships which can lead to business growth.

Job Title: Business Developer – Qawam Center

Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait

Employment Type: Full-time

About Qawam:

Qawam Center is a leading movement therapy and rehabilitation hub committed to delivering measurable, long-term results for our clients. Our work is built on precision, progression, and client accountability. We prioritize high retention and sustainable transformations, ensuring every client reaches and maintains their goals.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive, tech-savvy Business Developer to accelerate Qawam’s growth, strengthen client retention, and ensure a seamless customer journey both in-person and online. This role blends business strategy, operational oversight, and digital sales process optimization — from lead generation and conversion to client follow-up and re-engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Growth & Partnerships

• Identify and pursue high-value partnerships, collaborations, and new market opportunities.

• Develop and implement client acquisition strategies that increase conversion from inquiry to booking.

• Build and maintain relationships with organizations, sports clubs, and medical professionals to expand Qawam’s reach.

Client Retention & Results Tracking

• Work with the operations team to maintain and improve retention rates, especially over critical 60-day and program completion milestones.

• Ensure systems are in place for consistent client follow-up, feedback collection, and reactivation campaigns.

• Monitor and report on key metrics such as retention rate, demand trends, and session utilization.

Digital Sales Process & System Integration

• Oversee the entire online sales funnel — from initial inquiry to confirmation and post-session engagement.

• Ensure smooth integration of booking systems, payment platforms, CRM, email automation, and other digital tools.

• Collaborate with marketing to align online campaigns with operational capacity and growth goals.

Operational Excellence

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the center, ensuring processes align with Qawam’s client-first, results-driven culture.

• Identify gaps in workflow and implement solutions to improve efficiency and client experience.

• Represent Qawam at events, presentations, and networking opportunities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Client conversion rate from inquiry to booking.

• Retention rate (60-day and program completion benchmarks).

• Monthly and quarterly revenue growth.

• Number and quality of strategic partnerships.

• Lead generation and campaign ROI.

Why Join Qawam?

• Be part of a results-focused, high-performance team.

• Play a pivotal role in scaling one of Kuwait’s most forward-thinking wellness centers.

• Shape the systems and partnerships that will drive Qawam’s future growth.

Skills

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development, operations, or sales management (preferably in health, wellness, or service sectors).

• Strong understanding of client acquisition, retention strategies, and online sales processes.

• Skilled in CRM platforms, email marketing tools, and digital integrations (e.g., booking + payment + automation tools).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in a client-focused, results-oriented service industry.

• Experience improving retention and client lifecycle metrics.

• Familiarity with tools like HubSpot, MailChimp, and online booking/payment platforms.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Business Development Assistant to support our business growth initiatives by assisting with market research, lead generation, and client communication.

Job Responsibility:
1. Research potential clients and industries to identify new business opportunities.
2. Assist in creating marketing materials and presentations.
3. Handle client inquiries and maintain good relationships with existing clients.
4. Update and maintain the CRM database with accurate information.
5. Collaborate with the sales team to achieve business targets.

Candidate Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
5. Previous experience in business development or sales is a plus.

Skills

Skills:
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of sales and marketing principles
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility

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• Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures.
• Building relations with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes.
• Preparation and update of technical specifications and product declarations.
• Follow-up on matters relating to recipes, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials.
• Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials.
• Updating records of planning and status reports of activities.
• Leading troubleshooting exercises.
• Developing new product concepts and prototypes.
• Conducting product testing and evaluation.
• Ensuring that new products meet KDD's quality standards.
• Complying with all relevant regulations.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Food / Dairy Technology or a related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years in food innovation/development.

• Strong project management skills for overseeing product development from concept to launch.
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to evaluate product performance and testing results.
• Experience in exploring new ingredients and technologies.
• Ability to develop new product concepts and prototypes.
• Creativity in improving and re-engineering existing products.
• Keen attention to detail in all aspects of product development.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in documentation and processes.
• Effective collaboration with R&D, marketing, and production teams.
• Understanding of industry regulations and standards.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Product Management and Marketing.
• Industry: Dairy Product Manufacturing.

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• Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures.
• Building relation with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes.
• Preparation and update technical specifications and product declarations.
• Follow up on matters relating to recipe, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials.
• Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials.
• Updating records of planning and status reports of activities.
• Taking lead role in troubleshooting exercises.
• Developing new product concepts and prototypes.
• Conducting product testing and evaluation.
• Ensuring that new products meet KDD`s quality standards.
• Complying with all relevant regulations.
  
  

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field of Food / Dairy Technology.
• Work Experience: Minimum required experience of 7 years of experience in the field of food innovation/development.
  
  

• Strong project management skills to oversee the development of new products from concept to launch
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Capability to evaluate product performance and testing results
• Ability to prepare and update technical specifications and product declarations
• Experience in exploring new ingredients and technologies
• Ability to develop new product concepts and prototypes
• Creativity in improving and re-engineering existing products
• Keen attention to detail in every aspect of product development
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation and processes
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and production
• Understanding of relevant regulations and standards in the food industry

Our client is hiring a Business Development Executive for a leading logistics company in Kuwait. You’ll be responsible for driving new business wins and growing market share through cold outreach, strong client presentations, and CRM-driven engagement.

Responsibilities:

· Generate leads via calls, email, and networking

· Present tailored logistics solutions

· Build long-term relationships

· Track KPIs and maintain CRM data

· Convert leads to business wins

Requirements:

· 2–4 years in B2B sales

· CRM experience (Salesforce/HubSpot)

· Cold calling and outreach skills

· Strong communication and negotiation skills

· Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus)

This is a confidential search conducted by JOH Partners . Interested candidates should apply directly to our team for a confidential discussion.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, TRAINING & EDUCATION:

1. BSc in Engineering, Computer Science, or any related field
2. 13+ years of specialized experience in software development
3. Experience in Oracle WebLogic administration and development under Linux/Unix
4. Experience in Java and Oracle ADF development
5. Experience in development with Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports
6. Experience in requirement gathering, gap analysis, applications design specification, quality control, and integration
7. Training courses or certifications in Unix or Linux operating system
8. Mother language: Arabic
9. Fluent in English and Arabic

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Oracle Application Servers
2. Deploy and manage Oracle Forms and reports using Oracle Application Server
3. Develop, test, and deploy applications/eservices according to approved designs and procedures
4. Develop, test, and deploy new systems integration requirements using web services technology
5. Provide front-line technical support for in-house developed applications/eservices and other assigned applications/eservices
6. Create and maintain software analysis, design, and quality control documents to address business requirements
7. Develop integrations with third-party software and external vendors, and provide technical assistance in the development of their integrations and customizations with customer systems
8. Identify opportunities that can improve the efficiency of application processes
9. Investigate and resolve application/eservices functionality-related issues and provide first-level support and troubleshooting
10. Provide assistance and advice to customer users in the effective use of applications and information technology
11. Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications/eservices to meet user requirements
12. Manage users' privileges and access to ensure application security
13. Log customer users’ suggestions and complaints
14. Produce technical documentation for new and existing applications/eservices

• Research in software, gateways, and any other research concerning the business
• Collecting and interpreting data
• Analyzing results
• Reporting the results back to the relevant members of the business
• Identifying patterns and trends in data sets
• Working alongside teams within the business or the management team to establish business needs
• Defining new data collection and analysis processes

Company Industry: Retail

Department / Functional Area: R&D, Research & Development

Keywords: Research & Development Associate