City Growth Lead - Networking App

BizLunch is an innovative, location-based professional networking platform designed to turn midday breaks into valuable career connections. By leveraging a smart proximity algorithm, the platform seamlessly pairs verified corporate executives, founders, and industry professionals for curated, 1-on-1 or micro-group lunch and coffee meetings. Operating across high-density business districts, BizLunch integrates directly with curated venue partners to offer guaranteed, quiet tables—removing the hassle of planning and bringing spontaneous, high-value networking back into the real world.We're currently seeking a results-driven City Growth Lead to drive our local expansion across major business districts in Dubai. In this role, you will be responsible for building our local professional ecosystem from the ground up through strategic field activations, venue partnerships, and direct community engagement. Rather than managing remote ad campaigns, you will operate on the ground—establishing key B2B partnerships with local venue managers, collaborating with corporate hubs, and cultivating a high-density network of active users to establish BizLunch as the go-to platform for midday professional networking.Main ResponsibilitiesField Execution & User Growth: Drive user acquisition through high-touch field promotions, district activations, and direct engagement with corporate professionals.Partnership Acquisition: Identify, pitch, and onboard premium dining and coffee venues across major business districts to establish dedicated venue partnerships.Community Management: Oversee the initial user onboarding journey, monitor engagement metrics, and actively manage retention and match reliability.Desired QualificationsStartup Experience Required: Prior experience working in an early-stage startup environment is essential, with a strong preference for candidates from the networking, social, or consumer mobile app sectors.Field Growth Expertise: Demonstrated track record in field promotions, offline growth marketing, and building local B2B/B2C partnerships.Local Market Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Dubai's commercial landscape, corporate culture, and business dining scene.