Company: Kahf
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Dhaka Office
Reporting To: Leadership Team
About Kahf
Kahf is a values-led technology company shaping a safe, ethical, and Shariah-compliant digital ecosystem. Our suite of products — including Kahf Guard, Kahf Browser, Kahf Kids, Hikmah, Muslims Day, Mahfil and Kahf Ads — empowers global Muslim users with platforms designed for dignity, purpose, and impact.
Role Overview
As a Business Development Manager at Kahf, you will lead the charge in identifying and closing high-impact opportunities that accelerate our mission, revenue, and global presence. You will forge strategic partnerships, unlock new revenue streams, and ensure Kahf becomes a trusted ecosystem for ethical, halal digital life.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify & Activate Growth Opportunities: Proactively research and pursue new business verticals, geographies, and monetization opportunities aligned with Kahf’s mission.
- Partnership Development: Build and manage high-value relationships with OEMs, telcos, fintechs, Islamic institutions, ethical brands, and media entities.
- Revenue Model Execution:
Lead the development and execution of monetization strategies, including advertising deals, white-label opportunities, affiliate partnerships, and subscription bundles.
- End-to-End Deal Management:
Craft compelling proposals, pitch Kahf products, negotiate contracts, and close scalable, values-aligned deals.
- Market Intelligence & Trendspotting:
Analyze global and regional trends, user behaviors, and competitors to refine our market-entry strategies and business model evolution.
- Sales & KPI Ownership:
Take full responsibility for revenue targets, deal pipelines, and partnership OKRs — using data to track, report, and optimize performance.
- Cross-Functional Leadership:
Work closely with Product, Marketing, Legal, and Tech teams to align business goals with execution timelines and product capabilities.
- External Representation:
Represent Kahf at high-profile events, conferences, and industry panels, elevating brand visibility and narrative.
Requirements
- 4-6 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or revenue strategy in high-growth tech, SaaS, digital media, or platform companies.
- Proven ability to build C-level relationships, manage complex deals, and deliver 6–7 figure revenue growth.
- Deep understanding of digital monetization models — advertising, subscriptions, white-labeling, and affiliate frameworks.
- Exceptional negotiation, pitching, and storytelling skills with ability to communicate across diverse markets and stakeholders.
- Comfortable with CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot), funnel analytics, and data-driven decision making.
- A high-performance mindset: entrepreneurial, self-driven, and mission-oriented.
- Fluent in English (required). Bonus if proficient in Arabic, Bengali, Malay, Urdu, or other strategic languages.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in or passion for halal, Islamic, or ethical digital markets.
- Background in launching or scaling digital products in MENA, South Asia, Southeast Asia, or diaspora-heavy markets.
- Familiarity with compliance standards around ethical advertising, Shariah guidelines, and culturally sensitive marketing.
- Experience working with OEMs, telcos, Islamic NGOs, or government partners in platform distribution deals.
- Prior success in zero-to-one business development, new market activation, or innovation-led GTM.
What You’ll Gain
- A front-row seat in building the world’s first holistically ethical digital ecosystem.
- A platform to impact millions globally through faith-aligned technology.
- Growth pathways across Kahf’s expanding product verticals.
- A deeply purpose-driven team that prioritizes excellence, ethics, and akhirah.
Educational Requirements
- We don’t care about your college name or CGPA. What matters to us is your sincerity, intelligence, passion for meaningful work, and commitment to excellence — all for the sake of Allah and the betterment of the Ummah.
Working Days & Hours
- Work Days: 5 days per week (Sunday - Thursday)
- Days Off: Friday & Saturday
- Office Hours: 9 hours daily (including breaks)
- Work Mode: In-Office (Dhaka Office)
Salary & Benefits: Competitive, negotiable salary: BDT 50,000- 70,000 commensurate with skills and experience. |
