Job Title:
Assistant Manager – Business Development
Job Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode:
On-site
Date Posted:
22 October 2026
Job Reference/ID:
546377000086418002
Job Description / Role:
Black & Grey HR is hiring an Assistant Manager – Business Development for a globally recognized luxury home furnishing brand. The role involves developing new business opportunities, building relationships with key clients and channel partners, and expanding the brand’s presence across the globe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UAE luxury carpet, rug, and home furnishings market.
- Leverage previous industry and home country’s market exposure to identify potential customers, business networks, and growth opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with interior designers, architects, design consultants, hospitality groups, real estate developers, and corporate clients.
- Generate leads, conduct client meetings, present product collections, and convert opportunities into business.
- Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline, ensuring consistent follow-ups and achievement of business development targets.
- Understand customer requirements and coordinate with internal teams to propose suitable carpet and rug solutions for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing, and emerging business opportunities within the UAE and wider GCC.
- Represent the brand at industry events, exhibitions, networking forums, and client presentations.
- Prepare business proposals, sales reports, market updates, and periodic pipeline reviews.
- Work closely with internal sales, retail, and project teams to ensure effective coordination and a positive customer experience.
Experience Required:
- 4-5 years of experience.
- Relevant experience in business development or sales within the carpet, rug, flooring, or home furnishings industry.
- Must be currently based in the UAE, with a good understanding of the local market and business environment.
- Established connections or the ability to build relationships with interior designers, architects, hospitality clients, developers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Proven ability to generate leads, develop new accounts, negotiate commercially, and convert prospects into business.
- Willingness to travel within the UAE for client meetings, networking, and business development activities.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of the carpet/ home furnishing market.
- Strong communication, presentation, networking, and relationship-management skills.
- Commercially driven, proactive, and comfortable working towards business development targets.
- Knowledge of the luxury or premium interiors segment.
Employment / Job Type:
Full Time
Benefits:
Salary plus Benefits
About the Company:
UAE recruitment and human resources consultancy supporting startups, small businesses, and corporates across the Gulf. The firm offers permanent and contract recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing, and advisory work covering policy design, organisational structuring, and compensation benchmarking, spanning technology, finance, construction, engineering, healthcare, retail, logistics, and professional services.
Company Industry:
Manufacturing
Department / Functional Area:
Business Development
Closing Date:
Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)