Assistant Manager Business Development

DAMAC Properties; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi is looking for a professional to act as a brand ambassador and manage broker relationships. You will identify and onboard new broker agencies and execute structured training programs. Ideal candidates have 6-10 years of experience in real estate developer relations or channel sales and possess strong negotiation skills. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or a related field is required. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years in real estate developer relations or channel sales.
• Strong exposure to UAE real estate markets and international markets.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a brand ambassador for the company and its projects.
• Identify, onboard, and activate broker agencies.
• Execute broker enablement programs and training workshops.
• Support broker sales events and international roadshows.

Skills

Real estate developer relations

Channel sales

VIP client management

Social media presence

Education

Bachelor's/master's degree in business, Marketing or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as a brand ambassador for DAMAC and its project portfolio, ensuring maximum visibility and broker buy-in across assigned markets
• Identify, onboard, and activate new broker agencies to support DAMAC’s sales targets across UAE and global markets
• Execute structured broker enablement programs including project training, workshops, and development briefings
• Support the delivery of broker sales events, exhibitions, and international roadshows in coordination with leadership
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align messaging, pricing, product priorities, and campaign strategies
• Manage day-to-day broker relationships, resolving escalations and flagging key risks to the leadership team
• Monitor and report on broker performance, registration trends, campaign impact, and lead quality using Salesforce and internal systems
• Provide insights into international markets, including competitive intelligence, regulatory dynamics, and sales penetration challenges
• Deliver awareness sessions to DAMAC’s internal teams on broker performance, market opportunities, and channel strategies
• Recommend tactical promotions and broker incentives to overcome market-specific barriers and drive activation
• Ensure compliance with DAMAC’s broker guidelines and support marketing governance across all broker-facing communications
• Team player, well versed with high performance team management and coordination portfolios

Qualifications & Experience

• 6-10+ years in real estate developer relations, or channel sales or banking industry VIPs client’s portfolio managers (preferably with regional and international exposure in Abu Dhabi)
• Strong social media presence could be plus

Technical & Interpersonal Skills

• In-depth knowledge of UAE real estate markets (Abu Dhabi)
• Exposure to international real estate markets (US, Europe, UK, Egypt, China, Russia, India)
• Strong understanding of developer sales models and broker ecosystems
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
• Confident public speaker with sharp presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage high-pressure activations/events

Qualification

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business, Marketing or any related field