Staff Officer to the Managing Director

Job Title: Staff Officer to the Managing Director Strategy, Business Development & AI Department: Managing Director’s Office Vacancy: 02 Employment Status: Full-time Job

Location:
Dhaka, Bangladesh Reporting To: Founder & Managing Director Job Context Sufra is seeking a proactive, technically minded, and commercially driven Staff Officer to the Managing Director to work directly with the Founder on business growth, stakeholder communication, and the execution of strategic priorities. This role combines corporate sales, practical AI application, business analysis, and executive coordination. The successful candidate will develop commercial opportunities, improve workflows, coordinate important matters across departments, and represent the MD’s office within delegated authority. We are looking for someone who can prepare a persuasive client pitch, analyze business information, apply AI to solve practical problems, and follow through on important commitments with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Corporate Sales
• Identify corporate clients, institutional buyers, and strategic partners for Sufra’s restaurant and catering brands.
• Prepare tailored proposals, presentations, quotations, and business pitches.
• Participate in client meetings, conduct follow-ups, and advance assigned opportunities toward closure.
• Track sales pipelines, commercial commitments, and progress against agreed targets.
• Coordinate with operations and finance teams to support service delivery and timely collections. 2. AI Application & Business Improvement
• Use AI tools to support research, proposal development, reporting, presentations, and business communication.
• Identify repetitive tasks and develop practical workflows or automations that improve efficiency.
• Help introduce useful AI applications across sales, customer service, administration, and management reporting.
• Verify AI-generated information for accuracy and protect confidential company, client, and investor data.
• Document effective workflows and support colleagues in adopting relevant tools. 3. Executive Communication & Representation
• Draft professional correspondence, meeting briefs, presentations, and reports in English and Bengali.
• Communicate the MD’s approved decisions and priorities to relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Attend designated meetings on behalf of the MD and provide accurate summaries and recommended actions.
• Coordinate relationships with corporate clients, investors, suppliers, and business partners.
• Exercise sound judgment and escalate matters requiring the MD’s approval. 4. Investor Relations & Stakeholder Coordination
• Prepare management-approved investor presentations and business updates.
• Coordinate investor meetings, respond to routine inquiries using approved information, and maintain follow-up records.
• Work with finance and legal teams to support investor documentation and onboarding.
• Maintain confidentiality and avoid making unauthorized financial commitments or promises of investment returns. 5. Business Analysis & Strategic Execution
• Collect and analyze sales, operational, and financial information to support the MD’s decisions.
• Prepare concise briefs outlining key issues, available options, and recommended actions.
• Maintain a central tracker of priority projects, decisions, deadlines, and responsible team members.
• Follow up across departments, identify obstacles, and help move assigned initiatives forward.
• Support market research, partnership evaluation, and business expansion projects. 6. Executive Coordination & Administration
• Coordinate the MD’s calendar, priority meetings, and business engagements.
• Prepare agendas and background materials before meetings.
• Record decisions and ensure timely follow-through on agreed actions.
• Maintain organized records and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Undertake special assignments relevant to the MD’s business priorities. Requirements & Qualifications
• Educational

Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline from a reputable university. An MBA will be considered an added advantage.
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Experience:
Preferably 2–5 years of relevant experience in business development, corporate sales, startup operations, consulting, project management, or executive coordination.
• Practical AI

Skills:
Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to produce accurate, useful business work. Experience building repeatable AI-assisted workflows will be an advantage.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with automation platforms, APIs, or basic coding will be an advantage.
• Commercial Mindset: Ability to identify opportunities, understand customer needs, prepare persuasive proposals, and support sales conversion.
• Communication: Excellent professional writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills in both English and Bengali.
• Digital Proficiency: Strong command of Excel or Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and business documentation tools.
• Execution

Skills:
Ability to prioritize, work independently, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
• Professional Attributes: Integrity, discretion, curiosity, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Mobility: Willingness to attend client meetings, conduct field visits, and visit business locations as required. Compensation & Benefits
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Salary:
BDT 40,000 gross per month, excluding TA/DA, with scope for adjustment based on demonstrated skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Performance Incentives: Based on agreed business development and performance targets, as per company policy.
• Festival

Benefits:
Two Eid bonuses as per company policy.
• Performance Bonus: One annual performance-based bonus as per company policy.
• Long-term

Benefits:
Gratuity and Provident Fund (PF) as per company policy.
• Leave

Benefits:
Casual Leave, Earned Leave, and Medical Leave.
• Other

Benefits:
Statutory retirement/death benefits as per company regulations. Why Join Us? Work directly with the Founder & Managing Director and gain hands-on exposure to business development, investor relations, restaurant operations, and expansion planning. You will have opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, apply AI to real business challenges, and develop broader management responsibilities through demonstrated performance. Company Description Sufra is an emerging food company and the parent organization behind restaurant and catering brands including Kacchi Khanas, Deshoj, KK Catering, and Dhakai Kabab. The company brings together traditional flavors, quality ingredients, and consistent preparation, with a focus on cleanliness, efficiency, and warm hospitality. As its portfolio grows, Sufra is strengthening its professional management structure and developing a community investment restaurant model to support sustainable expansion. Application Process Email your CV and cover letter to: hrd.momtaz@gmail.com In your cover letter, briefly describe one business result you helped achieve and one practical example of using AI to improve your work. You may include a relevant portfolio or project link. Subject: Application for Staff Officer to the Managing Director _ [Your Name] _ [Highest Education Level] _ [Years of Experience] Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a brief practical assessment covering communication, commercial thinking, analysis, and AI application.