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About Next Step Fair

Next Step Fair is one of Iraq’s leading education, career, and opportunities exhibitions, connecting students and young professionals with universities, institutes, training providers, employers, and organizations from Iraq and around the world.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development & Partnerships Executive to expand Next Step Fair’s network of exhibitors, academic institutions, corporate partners, and sponsors. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying opportunities, building strategic relationships, and securing participation from organizations across Iraq.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, approach, and engage universities, colleges, schools, institutes, training centers, and companies across Iraq.

Develop and maintain relationships with academic institutions, corporate organizations, and strategic partners.

Promote participation opportunities and exhibitor packages for Next Step Fair.

Conduct meetings, presentations, and negotiations with prospective exhibitors and partners.

Generate new partnership and sponsorship opportunities.

Maintain an up-to-date database of leads, contacts, and partnership activities.

Follow up with prospects and manage the partnership pipeline from initial contact to confirmation.

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful onboarding of exhibitors and partners.

Represent Next Step Fair at meetings, networking events, conferences, and educational gatherings.

Prepare regular reports on outreach activities, partnership progress, and business development performance.