Business Development Specialist

About Pleny

Pleny is a social application designed for food enthusiasts, enabling users to discover dishes and restaurants, follow food creators, find offers, and order meals. In Saudi Arabia, Pleny collaborates with restaurants to feature them, share their promotions, and highlight their unique stories.

The Role of Business Development Specialist

Pleny is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This part-time, field-based role focuses on onboarding restaurants in Riyadh to the Pleny platform. The specialist will identify potential partners, engage with decision-makers, and secure partnerships. The position requires 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the listing of restaurants on the Pleny app, free of charge to the partners.
• Secure exclusive offers and promotions for Pleny users.
• Enroll restaurants in paid promotional packages.
• Integrate restaurants into content programs, such as the Secret Menu Society, involving on-site filming and features on YouTube, social media, and the app.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of potential partners through field visits, Instagram, Google Maps, F&B groups, events, and referrals.
• Engage directly with restaurant owners, marketing managers, and F&B group heads.
• Achieve monthly partnership targets and maintain strong relationships to encourage renewals and referrals.
• Provide market insights, including dining trends and competitor offers, to the marketing team.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is commission-based, tied directly to achieving partnership targets.

Work Environment

This is a part-time, field-based position located exclusively in Riyadh. The majority of work will involve in-person visits to restaurants across the city.