Co-founder

Arabian Agile Professionals

. Lead GCC growth by opening doors and closing partnerships with food groups, hospitality operators and food manufacturers .

Posted 10/21/2026contractRemote • United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B deal closure within the F&B, hospitality, and food manufacturing sectors, alongside a strong network among Gulf investors and business owners. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and fundraising efforts while representing the company effectively in various settings.

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B2B Deal ClosureFundraising ExperienceGulf Investor RelationsFluent In EnglishArabic Language Proficiency

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Soft Skills

Entrepreneurial MindsetRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Food And BeverageHospitalityFood ManufacturingGCC ExpansionPartnership Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead GCC growth by opening doors and closing partnerships with food groups, hospitality operators and food manufacturers
Start expansion in the UAE and extend to Saudi Arabia
Lead relationships with Gulf investors and co-lead fundraising
Set up the company in the UAE
Represent the company at events, with partners and in the media
Shape the company’s strategy together with the founder
Work on real opportunities together before formalizing the partnership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Based in the UAE with valid residency
Proven record of closing B2B deals with operators, ideally in F&B, hospitality or food manufacturing
A trusted network among Gulf business owners and investors
Experience raising money, or working closely with GCC investors
Fluent in English
Arabic is a strong plus
Entrepreneurial mindset: you want ownership and impact, not a salary package

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful co-founder equity, earned over time
A real seat at the table in every strategic decision
A working product, live clients and a founder with 10 years of industrial and deep tech experience in Germany
The chance to build the GCC’s reference for AI in food operations from the beginning