Business Development Specialist Sales & Technology

Location

Chtoura, Bekaa, Lebanon Employment: Full-time or part-time Working arrangement: Office-based initially, with the possibility of remote work after six months by agreement with management. About the role We are an international education consultancy supporting students who want to study medicine, dentistry and other healthcare-related programmes abroad. We are looking for a Business Development Specialist who combines persuasive sales skills with practical IT knowledge. You will identify business opportunities, build relationships and use digital tools to improve prospecting, follow-up and business development processes. Key responsibilities Identify and research prospective clients, partners and new business opportunities. Contact prospects, understand their needs and present suitable services or collaboration opportunities. Build relationships, handle objections and negotiate agreements. Follow up consistently and convert discussions into measurable business results. Prepare proposals, presentations and clear commercial correspondence. Maintain accurate CRM records and manage a pipeline of opportunities. Use digital tools to research prospects, organise outreach and track progress. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve sales workflows. Translate business needs into clear requirements for IT colleagues. Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Admissions and IT to deliver agreed initiatives. Report on outreach, pipeline progress, conversions and next steps. Requirements Previous experience in business development, sales or a similar commercially focused role. Strong persuasion, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Practical IT skills and confidence learning new systems. Experience using CRM systems, spreadsheets and digital research tools. Ability to understand business processes and suggest practical technology improvements. Excellent spoken and written English. Confidence preparing proposals and presenting ideas clearly. Initiative, persistence and a consistent approach to following up. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently. Availability to work initially from our Chtoura office. Experience with workflow automation, system integrations or technical project coordination would be an advantage. What we offer Full-time or part-time opportunities. A varied role combining business development and technology. Collaboration with an international team. Training on our services and internal systems. The opportunity to contribute ideas and improve business processes. The possibility of remote work after six months, by agreement with management. How to apply Submit your CV in English through HireLebanese, together with a short introduction outlining your sales achievements and practical IT skills. State whether you are seeking full-time or part-time work.

Desired Candidate Profile

Previous experience in business development, sales or a similar commercially focused role. Strong persuasion, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Practical IT skills and confidence learning new systems. Experience using CRM systems, spreadsheets and digital research tools. Ability to understand business processes and suggest practical technology improvements. Excellent spoken and written English. Confidence preparing proposals and presenting ideas clearly. Initiative, persistence and a consistent approach to following up. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently. Availability to work initially from our Chtoura office. Experience with workflow automation, system integrations or technical project coordination would be an advantage.