Sara Hoteit
About Sara Hoteit
Sara Hoteit is a Senior Business Development Manager with extensive experience in sales and marketing across various companies in Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates. She has a background in fintech and banking technology, having authored a blog post on the fintech revolution in the Middle East.
Current Role at Backbase
Sara Hoteit serves as a Senior Business Development Manager at Backbase, a position she has held since 2023 in the United Arab Emirates. In this role, she focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships within the fintech sector. Her experience in business development is complemented by her previous tenure at Backbase as a Business Development Manager from 2022 to 2023.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to her current role, Sara Hoteit worked at MDSL (An ITG Company) as a Senior Sales Consultant from 2015 to 2022, covering Lebanon and Jordan. Her responsibilities included managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives. Additionally, she held positions at JGroup Holding, where she served as an Account Manager for Al Media from 2012 to 2015 and as an Account Executive for Promoprints from 2009 to 2012.
Early Career at TOY MARKET TRADING SAL
Sara Hoteit began her professional career as a Marketing Coordinator at TOY MARKET TRADING SAL, specifically for JOUÉ CLUB, from 2009 to 2010 in Lebanon. This role provided her with foundational experience in marketing and coordination within the retail sector.
Educational Background
Sara Hoteit completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Licence en publicité et vente at Université Saint Joseph from 2005 to 2008. She also attended Carmel Saint Joseph from 2001 to 2005, where she completed her secondary education. Her academic background supports her expertise in business development and marketing.
Contributions to Fintech and Banking Technology
Sara Hoteit is actively engaged in writing about fintech and banking technology trends. She has authored a blog post discussing the fintech revolution in the Middle East, contributing to the discourse on technological advancements in the financial sector.