Co-Founder & Head of Strategic Partnerships (Rainmaker)
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About This Role
About Gulf Business Insight (GBI)
We are a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) currently in the agile establishment phase, designed to bridge the structural gap between corporate operational reality and the unwritten sovereign standards of the GCC market.
We pioneer
"Sovereign Due Diligence 2.0"
, a tech-enabled diagnostic tool that helps government entities, VC funds, and large corporations measure their regulatory moat, compliance risks, and strategic alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Our documented strategic roadmap involves transitioning from an elite advisory firm into a licensed DaaS/SaaS intelligence platform—operating as a Simplified Joint Stock Company (SJSC) under the Ministry of Investment (MISA)—targeting an institutional valuation of
$63 Million
within the next 18 months.
The Role Overview
We have successfully secured our analytical and operational firepower.
We are now seeking a highly connected
"Rainmaker"
to join our Core Founding Team.
Your primary mandate is to lead our Business Development Pod, open closed doors with C-level executives, and generate immediate early cash flows by closing high-ticket strategic advisory deals based on the deep analytics our economic team produces.
Key Responsibilities
- **Strategic Acquisition & Alliances:**
- Target and engage C-suite executives in large corporations (pre-Series A/B), government entities (aligning with EXPRO standards), and endowment funds.
- **Close Early-Stage Deals:**
- Lead compelling, data-driven pitches to close
- 5 to 10 elite advisory projects
- within the first 6 months, driving the initiative's early cash-flow objectives.
- **End-to-End Pipeline Management:**
- Oversee the entire sales lifecycle, from lead generation and high-level negotiations to signing MoUs and executing contracts.
- **Institutional Representation:**
- Act as the commercial face of GBI at high-profile events, specifically leading the investment and partnership track during our upcoming Capstone Conference to secure strategic alliances.
Qualifications & Requirements
- **10+ Years of Executive Experience:**
- Proven track record in B2B/B2G Enterprise Sales, SaaS business development, or Large Corporate Banking.
- **Elite Network:**
- A robust, documented network of C-level decision-makers, board members, government officials, and institutional investors across Saudi Arabia.
- **Commercial Acumen:**
- Exceptional negotiation and persuasion skills, with the ability to translate complex data analytics and compliance risks into tangible ROI for clients.
- **Startup Mindset:**
- High adaptability and resilience.
- You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, "Lean Startup" environment, building processes from the ground up without corporate bureaucracy.
Compensation & Partnership Structure
To protect capital efficiency during our Lean Startup phase, this role does not offer a traditional fixed salary.
Instead, it offers a highly lucrative, performance-driven wealth creation structure:
1. **Immediate Cash Flow (Short-Term):**
You will receive a
High Commission Cut / Profit Share
directly from the net profits of every advisory project and contract you successfully close.
2. **The Grand Prize (Long-Term):**
Upon closing our targeted Seed Funding round to establish the Saudi entity, you will be granted
Sweat Equity / Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
options.
This guarantees you a formalized ownership stake in an entity projected to reach a multi-million-dollar valuation.
How to Apply
If you hold the keys to the Saudi market and are ready to step out of the corporate comfort zone to build the region's most advanced intelligence platform as a Co-Founder, please apply with your resume or send a direct
InMail
to discuss this partnership confidentially.
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