Business Development Manager ATLAS INITIATIVE CIC $$$

Madfish

Madfish

Sales & Business Development

South Africa

Posted on May 27, 2026

ATLAS INITIATIVE CIC, a subsidiary of Deep Knowledge Group, is seeking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive partnerships, client acquisition, and ecosystem expansion for two strategic направления:

  • Industrial Ecosystem Mapping as a Service
  • Longevity Club Mobile App launch in the GCC region

The role combines B2B business development, strategic partnerships, ecosystem engagement, and market expansion activities across government, enterprise, innovation, healthcare, and technology sectors.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in strategic partnerships, and the ability to communicate complex technology and ecosystem products to enterprise and institutional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or ecosystem development.
  • Experience working with GCC markets.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to present complex products and strategic concepts to executive stakeholders.
  • Experience with startup ecosystems, innovation programs, healthcare, AI, or digital platforms is highly desirable.
  • Fluent English is required; Arabic is a strong advantage.
  • Experience with CRM systems, presentations, and partnership management workflows.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are especially welcome:

  • ecosystem mapping
  • innovation consulting
  • venture ecosystem development
  • digital health
  • longevity / wellness
  • enterprise partnerships
  • AI industry
  • startup acceleration
  • government innovation initiatives

Key Skills

  • Strategic partnerships
  • Business development
  • Ecosystem engagement
  • Market expansion
  • Stakeholder management
  • Presentation and pitching
  • Commercial negotiations
  • Cross-functional coordination

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on innovative international projects across AI, healthcare, longevity, and ecosystem intelligence.
  • Remote
  • Fast-growing international network and strategic partnerships exposure.
  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge ecosystem and longevity initiatives.