Business Development Manager - Dubai
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the combination of market growth, innovative company culture, and attractive benefits.
- Dynamic growth environment at Deliveroo
- Extensive benefits including holiday and insurance
- Focus on innovative partner engagement strategies
- Requires 2-3 years of relevant sales experience
Pros
- Engagement in a rapid growth environment with a tech-driven company
- Comprehensive benefits package, including travel allowance and social events
- Opportunity to influence market presence in a progressive company
Cons
- Experience requirement may deter less seasoned professionals
- Intense competition for retail partnerships in a dynamic market
- High expectations for relationship management with retail partners
Who it's for
Mid-level • Hybrid working with some on-site requirements
Good fit
- Sales professionals with a proactive mindset
- Individuals passionate about the food and retail landscape
- Candidates keen on making an impact in a tech-driven company
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without proven sales records
- Individuals inexperienced in retail market dynamics
- Those who prefer a stable, low-pressure working environment
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Location
Dubai - Main Office
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Deliveroo Cost Center HierarchyCOOUAECommercial UAE
Why Deliveroo
Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops, and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.
We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, and looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.
The Role
This is a great opportunity to become an important member of a growing business in a competitive market. Your role will be to build relationships with retail partners in the region and bring them onto the Deliveroo platform. You will help new partners to launch and succeed, developing the 'best in class' value proposition for our customers within a new and exciting area of our business.
What you'll be doing
Map, prospect, pitch and close new retail partners across your region. This means being a category level expert including knowing the up and coming partners and missions we are catering for to create a strong pipeline of leads and new business
Communicate (physical visits, emails, calls, and social media) with retail partners to demonstrate Deliveroo's technology and value proposition
Oversee the partner onboarding process to ensure it is as quick, efficient and seamless as possible
Ensure partner success within the first eight weeks from signing
Attend meetups / events
KPIs
Number of partners signed each month from target list
Performance of partners signed (first 3 months)
Required Skills
2-3 years of sales experience
Experience in the restaurants sector is a plus
Demonstrable sales track record with experience prospecting, pitching and closing deals
Experienced negotiator and able to structure win-win deals for partners and for Deliveroo
Commercially knowledgeable person who understands the economics of delivery - for retail partners and Deliveroo
Be able to maturely demonstrate product and industry knowledge to clients
Take ownership and work within demanding targets
Have an interest in all things food and retail
Be tenacious and motivated
Benefits and Diversity
25 days of Annual Holiday Leave
Comprehensive medical insurance
Annual home flight allowance
Free Deliveroo Plus - Free delivery and access to special offers
Maternity & Paternity benefits
End of year parties and regular social events
An extremely fun team to work with!
At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer many great benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth, time away and relocation.
We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest growing startup's around.
