About Barakah

Barakah is on a mission to reshape how food is consumed across the region. Through a fast-growing marketplace, it connects businesses with surplus food to customers seeking quality at better value — turning waste into opportunity. More than a platform, Barakah is building a movement toward smarter consumption, stronger businesses, and a more sustainable future. Joining Barakah means being part of a purpose-driven team where your work directly contributes to reducing food waste, creating real economic value, and driving meaningful impact at scale — all while growing alongside a company on an ambitious expansion journey.

Job Overview

The purpose of the Business Development Specialist role is to acquire and launch high-quality vendors that can generate sustainable sales. This role is not about collecting logos — it is about signing stores that can perform.

What you will do

• Acquire and launch high-quality vendors that can generate sustainable sales

• Identify and qualify business opportunities quickly and effectively

• Pitch Barakah's value proposition clearly to potential vendors

• Handle objections confidently and move opportunities forward with urgency

• Document all work accurately in CRM

• Launch vendor stores with sufficient quality for clean handover to Account Management

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to identify and qualify opportunities quickly

• Confidence in pitching and handling objections

• CRM documentation and organization skills

• Structured follow-up and time management

• Field sales energy and self-motivation

• Sound judgment in evaluating vendor potential

• Ability to work independently after onboarding

• Resilience and ability to handle rejection

You’ll do well in this role if you

• Thrive in field sales and would rather be out meeting business owners than sitting behind a desk

• Care about signing vendors that will actually perform, not just adding logos to a list

• Take full ownership of your pipeline from first contact to store launch

• Treat rejection as part of the job and keep your momentum through a long day of “no”

• Are disciplined about follow-up and keep your CRM accurate without being reminded

• Have a feel for the F&B market and can quickly judge which stores have real potential

• Adapt your pitch to different types of business owners and handle objections calmly

• Want your work to reduce food waste while creating real commercial value

What You’ll Get at Barakah

At Barakah, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven company tackling real-world problems at scale. Your work will have clear, visible impact — whether on customers, partners, or the broader ecosystem we serve. We operate in a high-ownership environment where initiative is valued, ideas are heard, and strong execution is recognized. As we continue our growth and regional expansion, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, grow your capabilities, and shape how we build and scale. Expect a fast-moving, no-bureaucracy culture focused on clarity, accountability, and getting things done right