HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – STZ & TECH 7

J7 Emporium is seeking a highly accomplished and commercially driven Head of Business Development – STZ & Tech 7 to spearhead business growth, corporate acquisition, and strategic partnership initiatives. This senior leadership role requires a professional capable of developing robust business strategies, cultivating high-level corporate relationships, and converting opportunities into sustainable commercial success. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the Business Development function, working closely with senior management to position and expand the project’s corporate and technology ecosystem across Pakistan.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the entire Business Development function for STZ & Tech 7, developing and executing comprehensive strategies for business growth, corporate acquisition, and partnership expansion. Identify and engage with IT companies, software houses, technology firms, startups, multinational organizations, and other potential corporate partners. Establish and maintain high-level relationships with CEOs, Founders, CTOs, CIOs, Directors, Investors, and senior decision-makers. Build and manage a strong pipeline of high-value corporate prospects and strategic partners.

Drive executive-level meetings, presentations, site visits, commercial discussions, and negotiations. Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the technology, IT, startup, and corporate sectors. Manage the full business development cycle from prospect identification through to long-term relationship management, including proposal development, negotiation, and commercial closure. Represent J7 Emporium, STZ & Tech 7 at industry conferences, technology forums, corporate events, and networking platforms.

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities. Prepare business proposals, commercial strategies, and tailored solutions for major prospects. Establish and track Business Development KPIs, pipeline performance, conversion rates, and revenue targets. Lead, mentor, and develop the Business Development team. Provide regular strategic updates to senior management on pipeline value, key prospects, partnerships, conversions, and growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, IT, or a related discipline is required. Candidates should have 8–12 years of progressive experience in Business Development, Corporate Sales, B2B Sales, Technology Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, or Commercial Development. Proven success in acquiring and managing high-value corporate accounts is essential. Experience engaging directly with CEOs, Founders, and senior corporate decision-makers is critical. Prior leadership of a Business Development, Corporate Sales, or Strategic Partnerships team or function is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Strong exposure to Pakistan’s IT, software, technology, startup, and corporate ecosystem will be a significant advantage. The ideal candidate will be a business leader rather than a salesperson, comfortable engaging with senior executives to understand their strategic needs and convert discussions into long-term, commercially valuable partnerships. An established network within Pakistan’s technology and corporate sectors is highly desirable.

This is a full-time, in-person position based at J7 Emporium, B-17, Islamabad. The role offers a competitive starting salary from Rs200,000 per month. Join J7 Emporium to play a pivotal role in shaping a dynamic ecosystem for business, technology, and innovation.

Only relevant and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.