Business Development Manager

About the role

CityPay.io is looking for a proactive, results-oriented and highly organized Business Development Manager based in Damascus, Syria, to support its market expansion and business development activities. The role works closely with the Expansion Manager to identify opportunities, build local partnerships, engage stakeholders and coordinate operations during the upcoming market entry.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the business expansion strategy in the Syrian market.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local business partners, financial institutions and other stakeholders.
• Take part in business meetings, negotiations and partnership discussions.
• Carry out preliminary market research on the local business environment, trends and competition.
• Help prepare business proposals, presentations and partnership documentation.
• Coordinate local operational and logistical arrangements for business development activities.
• Provide Arabic-English translation and interpretation when needed.
• Monitor progress and report regularly to the Expansion Manager.

Required profile

• Fluent Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Previous experience in business development, partnerships, market expansion or a related commercial role.
• Experience in fintech, financial services, payments or technology is a strong advantage.
• Professional network and understanding of the Syrian business environment.
• Preferred: experience with international companies and organizations.

Required skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship-building and organizational skills.
• Professional presentation, business etiquette and discretion.
• Flexibility, reliability and a proactive, results-driven approach.