Position - Business Development Manager
Job Location - Dominican Republic
Role Overview
The Business Development Manager will lead strategic growth initiatives by bridging policy, innovation, and global market expansion. This role requires a seasoned professional with strong expertise in government affairs, diplomatic relations, and international business strategy, particularly within consular, visa, citizen, and global mobility services.
The role is pivotal in driving global business development, strategic partnerships, and market presence, while aligning organizational objectives with digital transformation and customer-centric service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Global Growth
Drive end-to-end business development strategies to expand integral and regional market presence
Identify and execute new opportunities across consular services, visa facilitation, citizen services, and mobility solutions
Lead revenue growth through strategic partnerships, PPP models, and large-scale contracts
Develop and manage international market entry and expansion plans
Government Affairs & Policy Interface
Establish and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, embassies, consulates, and international institutions
Act as a key liaison between policymakers, diplomatic stakeholders, and internal teams
Navigate regulatory, compliance, and geopolitical frameworks impacting business operations
Support policy alignment and advocacy to enable sustainable growth
Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
Build and manage long-term partnerships with global institutions, service providers, and technology partners
Lead negotiations, MoUs, commercial agreements,



and strategic alliances
Represent the organization in high-level meetings, diplomatic engagements, and industry forums
Innovation & Digital Transformation
Align business development initiatives with digital transformation, automation, and innovation-led service delivery
Collaborate with technology and operations teams to enhance scalability, efficiency, and customer experience
Promote adoption of secure, digital, and customer-centric platforms
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Legal, Finance, and Technology
Provide strategic direction and mentorship to business development teams
Contribute to long-term organizational strategy and global expansion roadmap
Key Skills & Competencies
Business Development & Revenue Growth
Government Affairs & Policy Engagement
Diplomatic Relations & International Negotiation
Strategic Partnerships & Alliance Management
International Business Strategy
Regulatory & Compliance Navigation
Digital Transformation & Customer Experience
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
Desired Candidate Profile
******* years of experience in business development, government affairs, or international strategy
Proven experience working with government entities, diplomatic missions, embassies, or multilateral organizations
Strong exposure to international markets, negotiations, and policy-driven environments
Demonstrated success in building and scaling strategic partnerships
Experience in technology-enabled services, GovTech, mobility, or large-scale service delivery preferred
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities

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