Business Development Manager-Humanoid Robots

About This Role

About Us:

Chery Automobiles Group

Since its inception, Chery has been one of the leading automobile groups for technology-driven strategy, creating vehicle brands with international competitiveness and influence as its corporate vision. Chery has become the first passenger vehicle enterprise in China to master the core technology of engine, gearbox, chassis, platform and new energy, and the first one in China to export vehicle, CKD parts, engine and vehicle manufacturing technology and equipment to overseas market.

Chery has continuously deepened its globalization through the implementation of product strategy, localization strategy and talent strategy. After more than 20 years of development, Chery ’s sales and services network covers more than 80 countries across different regions and has won the trust of 11 million consumers worldwide.

Brand: AiMOGA (Robotic Humanoids & Dogs)

AiMOGA by Chery has developed advanced robotic humanoids & dogs which are intelligent assistants designed to support in real life environments.

The humanoid & dog robots brings together multiple cutting-edge technologies, including high-precision autonomous navigation, end-to-end reinforcement learning, and interference-resistant voice interaction. These capabilities allows to navigate complex spaces with stability, understand contextual cues, and interact with users in a natural and intuitive way. With these technological breakthroughs, AiMOGA demonstrates a clear transition from technological innovation toward broader industry leadership in the field of intelligent robotics.

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Role Scope: UAE

Job Summary:

The Business Development Manager will lead the commercial expansion of the robotics business (advanced humanoids & dogs) for Chery International across the UAE region. This role is responsible for identifying market opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth for solutions across key sectors.

The position requires a strong understanding of regional market dynamics, government ecosystems, and emerging technology adoption, with a focus on positioning as a key player in the region’s innovation and smart technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regional Business Development & Market Expansion

• Develop and execute business development strategies across UAE
• Identify new opportunities in sectors such as smart cities, government services, automotive, education, hospitality, retail and healthcare.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline

2. Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Building

• Establish partnerships with government entities, semi-government organizations, and large enterprises
• Collaborate with regional innovation hubs, free zones, and technology ecosystems
• Lead negotiations for commercial agreements, joint ventures, and pilot programs

3. Market Intelligence & Regional Strategy

• Analyze UAE market trends in robotics, AI, and automation
• Identify regulatory, cultural, and commercial factors influencing adoption
• Provide strategic recommendations for product positioning and expansion plans

4. Product Commercialization & Go-to-Market

• Work closely with R&D and product teams to align robot solutions with regional requirements
• Support pricing strategies and business models
• Lead product demonstrations, pilot deployments, and customer onboarding

5. Government & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with regional government authorities, smart city initiatives, and regulatory bodies
• Support participation in tenders, public sector projects, and large-scale initiatives
• Represent the company at regional exhibitions, forums, and industry events (e.g., GITEX Global)

6. Sales & Revenue Growth

• Achieve revenue and growth targets; Lead client engagement, proposals, and contract negotiations
• Track KPIs and optimize business development strategies

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• Over 2 years of proven experience in business development, sales, or partnerships of humanoid/dogs robots in UAE
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English & Arabic (spoken & written)
• Strong network base & track record of closing deals with government or enterprise clients in UAE
• Ability to develop and execute regional market entry strategies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, results-driven approach
• Ability to translate technical solutions into business value

The candidate needs to have a valid UAE Driving License