Partner & Country Lead

NXT Interactive is expanding into Doha and is seeking an experienced Business Development & Market Expansion Leader to establish, lead, and grow its Qatar operations. This is a partner-level opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional with strong experience in sales, business development, partnerships, events, and client relationship management.

The successful candidate will act as the local face of NXT Interactive, developing market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, securing clients, and overseeing business operations. The role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to build a new market from the ground up.

About This Role

You will be responsible for driving the commercial growth of NXT Interactive in Doha by developing a strong sales pipeline, identifying new business opportunities, managing key client relationships, and establishing the company's presence within Qatar's events and experience-technology market.

This role is particularly suited to a senior professional who is well-connected, commercially driven, and comfortable taking ownership of market expansion and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NXT Interactive's sales and business development activities in Doha.
• Identify and secure new clients, partnerships, and commercial opportunities.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects and strategic accounts.
• Develop relationships across events, exhibitions, digital, creative, and corporate sectors.
• Represent NXT Interactive as the local business and market leader.
• Develop and execute market-entry and growth strategies for Qatar.
• Lead negotiations, proposals, client presentations, and partnership discussions.
• Support marketing initiatives and strengthen local brand visibility.
• Oversee operational execution and ensure successful delivery of client engagements.
• Build long-term relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify emerging market trends and opportunities to support business expansion.
• Work closely with the global NXT Interactive team to align Qatar operations with company strategy.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Events, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in sales.
• 8+ years of experience in events services or a related client-focused industry.
• Strong background in business development, partnerships, account management, or market expansion.
• Experience within event technology, digital/creative agencies, events, exhibitions, or similar industries is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

• Strong network and established relationships within the Qatar market.
• Proven ability to generate and close new business.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of business outcomes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution skills.

Compensation & Opportunity

This is not a salaried position and does not include a fixed monthly retainer. The opportunity is structured around business growth and long-term ownership, including:

• Performance-based commission with uncapped earning potential.
• Equity pathway linked to agreed annual milestones.
• Opportunity to earn company ownership by achieving mutually agreed business targets.
• Full-time strategic leadership role with significant autonomy.
• Opportunity to build and scale NXT Interactive's Doha presence.
• Partner-level involvement in a high-growth market.

Why This Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced sales or business development leader to move beyond a conventional employment role and become a key stakeholder in building a new market. If you have a strong Qatar network, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to turn relationships into sustainable business, this role offers the opportunity to lead, build, and scale NXT Interactive in Doha.