Arabic-Speaking Business Growth Lead — UAE

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for a Business Development Manager role requiring Arabic language skills to drive client engagement and growth in media/marketing projects.

You will identify opportunities across industries, build a strong pipeline, present tailored proposals, negotiate deals, and work with international teams to ensure delivery and post-sale success.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in business development, client servicing, or marketing within advertising, media, or creative industries.
• Proven ability to generate new business, manage relationships, and deliver measurable results.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and emotionally intelligent — able to stay calm, focused, and persistent in achieving goals.
• A self-starter who can work independently without constant direction and is comfortable creating new processes from scratch.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and get things done through collaboration.
• Flexible, adaptable, and culturally sensitive when working with international teams.
• Strong understanding of UAE business practices, government procedures, and client expectations.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business growth plan for the UAE and GCC markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, agencies, and government entities.
• Create structure and process in how the company handles client briefings, project requests, and proposal development.
• Collaborate with the Asia team on preparing BD and tender materials, ensuring alignment with local requirements.
• Handle documentation, licensing, and registration processes required to conduct business in the UAE.
• Serve as the main link between the UAE market and international teams, providing cultural and business guidance.
• Support client onboarding, proposal submissions, and follow-ups to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Be hands-on in all stages of the business cycle — from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and project execution.

Skills

Fluent English

Arabic language (advantage)

Job description

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for a Business Development Manager role requiring Arabic language skills to drive client engagement and growth in media/marketing projects.

You will identify opportunities across industries, build a strong pipeline, present tailored proposals, negotiate deals, and work with international teams to ensure delivery and post-sale success.