Business Development Manager (Relocate to Dubai to build an AI-native global brand)
Puffy
Role description
Overview
Business Development Manager (Relocate to Dubai to build an AI-native global brand) at Puffy. Onsite in Dubai with relocation and visa sponsorship provided. You will be the single-threaded owner of our North American partnership strategy, architected from our global HQ in Dubai, with total ownership of P&L and an AI-native toolbox to build a multi-million dollar growth engine.
This is not a supporting role—you are the architect responsible for the entire North American affiliate and publisher strategy from Puffy's global hub in Dubai.
Responsibilities
- Build an Empire of Partners: Identify, recruit, and onboard the most influential organic publishers, review sites, and content creators in the United States, making Puffy their most profitable partnership.
- Own the Entire U.S. Growth Channel: Own the budget, strategy, and P&L for all US-based partnerships. Negotiate groundbreaking deals and scale winning relationships with minimal approvals.
- Become the Kingmaker: Work within an organization led by a Forbes Council Member CEO, with exposure to elite-level business operations and thought leadership. See the direct impact from partnerships to Puffy’s growth.
- AI-Native: Utilize native AI tools to automate tasks and drive results as part of your daily workflow.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in developing business partnerships within e-commerce and D2C, with USA & Canadian market experience considered a plus.
- Ability to build deep, strategic relationships with influential organic publishers and creators in North America.
- Strong negotiation skills with a data-driven approach to architect win-win deals and consistently exceed ROI targets.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: AED 22,000 – AED 31,000 per month + up to 10% performance bonus, all tax-free.
Other: Relocation & visa sponsorship provided; tax-free, high-potential lifestyle in Dubai.
About Puffy DNA
- Be the Owner: Autonomy to make decisions and accountability for results.
- Execute with Urgency: Speed and precision in a dynamic environment.
- Demand Excellence: Solve hard problems with high standards.
- Go All-In: Commit to missions that require cross-team collaboration for accelerated growth.
