Business Development Manager – Partnerships

Anghami, the Arab world's leading force in Media Publishing & Entertainment, is seeking a driven and commercially sharp Business Development Manager to spearhead strategic partnerships across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As the pioneering music streaming platform in the MENA region — and the first Arab tech company listed on NASDAQ — Anghami is scaling its commercial partnerships across both its flagship platform and OSN+, and is looking for a dealmaker who thrives in fast-moving, high-impact environments.This is a predominantly sales-driven role (60–70% deal-closing focus), where you will own the full partnership lifecycle: identifying and qualifying opportunities, building and managing a robust pipeline, structuring commercial models, and independently closing deals in the $20K–$40K range. You will target key verticals including retail, banking, fintech, and e-commerce — driving subscriber growth and revenue through innovative bundling, co-marketing, and distribution agreements. You will be accountable for hard revenue and subscriber metrics, pipeline forecasting, and GTM execution across your territory.This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of technology, culture, and commerce — shaping how millions of listeners across the Arab world access music and audio content. You will work with a passionate, mission-driven team and enjoy the visibility and autonomy that comes with a senior commercial role at a NASDAQ-listed regional tech champion. If you are a self-starter with deep GCC market knowledge and a proven track record of closing complex B2B deals, we want to hear from you.Proven track record in closing enterprise-level deals within the MENA regionFamiliarity with digital media/entertainment industry trends and key playersExperience managing cross-functional teams for partnership executionFluency in Arabic alongside professional proficiency in EnglishPrior success in scaling commercial partnerships in tech or SaaS sectorsNice to have

• Arabic/English bilingualism (mandatory for KSA-based candidates, strongly preferred for UAE)
• Experience in OTT, digital streaming, or subscription-based business models
• Background in e-commerce, fintech, or banking partnership ecosystems
• Familiarity with bundling and co-marketing deal structures in the GCC
• Existing network across retail, banking, or fintech verticals in the UAE and/or KSA

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