Bridger Photonics · 3 months ago
Director of Business Development\- Middle East North Africa
Bridger Photonics is a technology company focused on emissions reduction through innovative methane detection technology. They are seeking a Director of Business Development to lead their expansion efforts in the Middle East and North Africa, responsible for market strategy, business development, and operational setup in the region.
3D TechnologyEnergyIndustrial EngineeringMapping ServicesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Conduct market research to identify opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and understand local customer needs
Identify key growth avenues. Adapt and execute Bridger’s go-to-market strategy, tailored to the region
Adapt sales and marketing approaches to align with local business drivers
Build and manage the regional sales pipeline, leveraging Bridger’s footprint with a strong focus on new opportunity development
Negotiate and close deals with key regional accounts
Coordinate with HQ functions (marketing, product, operations) to ensure strategic alignment and success of entry
Oversee and guide operational setup in the region, including compliance, logistics and partnerships
Build brand awareness through local marketing initiatives, events, and thought leadership
Educate potential customers and partners on the company’s value proposition
Represent the company at regional events, conferences, and trade shows to increase visibility and influence
Track and report on key performance metrics including revenue, pipeline growth, and market share
Act as the voice of the region, providing customer insights and competitive intelligence to inform product and corporate strategy
Qualification
Required
Must be located in Region- United Arab Emirates
Bachelor's or Master's Degree (MBA desirable but not required)
Proven experience in business development, international business expansion, or related roles, ideally in the technology sector with a focus on B2B solutions
Deep understanding and experience with enterprise selling techniques
Demonstrated success in developing and executing international market strategies, including market analysis and market entry planning
Prior experience working in international markets, with a solid understanding of cultural nuances, business practices, and regulatory frameworks
Ability to identify key stakeholders within client organizations, and the ability to interact with multiple levels and functions including R&D, ESG and Operations, from mid to executive level management
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence key decision-makers
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
10+ years of combined technical sales, product management, business development and other relevant experience
Experience in one or more oil and gas sectors (Production, Transmission, Distribution)
Experience selling data or SaaS products
Benefits
Excellent health, dental, and retirement benefits
Company
Bridger Photonics
Bridger Photonics is a LiDAR solutions provider, enabling new capabilities and improving efficiency for industrial sensor applications.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$55MKey Investors
Beaverhead PartnersZEISS Group
2022-09-01Series Unknown· $55M
2018-11-01Series A
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