Assistant Manager - Business Development

Black Grey; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR in the UAE invites an ambitious Assistant Manager – Business Development to join a globally recognized luxury home furnishings brand. Based in Dubai, you will drive new business, build key client relationships, and expand the brand across the GCC and beyond.

You will identify opportunities in the UAE luxury segment, engage interior designers, architects, hospitality groups, and developers, and convert leads into strategic accounts while collaborating with internal sales and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience in business development or sales in carpet, rug, or home furnishings.
• Based in the UAE with understanding of local market.
• Ability to build relationships with designers, architects, hospitality clients, developers.
• Willingness to travel within UAE.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UAE luxury carpet, rug, and home furnishings market.
• Leverage industry and regional exposure to identify customers and growth opportunities.
• Build relationships with interior designers, architects, design consultants, hospitality groups, developers, and corporate clients.
• Generate leads, conduct client meetings, present product collections, and convert opportunities into business.
• Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline with regular follow-ups and targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams to propose suitable carpet and rug solutions for various projects.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity within the UAE and GCC.
• Represent the brand at events, exhibitions, and client presentations.
• Prepare business proposals, sales reports, and market updates.
• Work with sales, retail, and project teams to ensure positive customer experience.

Skills

Lead generation

Networking

Sales

Relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Assistant Manager - Business Development

Full time | Black & Grey HR | United Arab Emirates

Posted On 22/10/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

Manufacturing

City Dubai

State/Province Dubayy (Dubai)

337-1500

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is hiring an Assistant Manager – Business Development for a globally recognized luxury home furnishing brand. The ideal candidate should be currently based in the UAE, with prior experience in the carpet or home furnishing industry and a strong understanding of the South Asian market, product landscape, and client base.

The role involves developing new business opportunities, building relationships with key clients and channel partners, and expanding the brand’s presence across the globe. The candidate should have a strong commercial mindset, excellent networking skills, and the ability to engage with interior designers, architects, consultants, hospitality groups, developers, and other stakeholders in the premium interiors segment.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in business development or sales within the carpet, rug, flooring, or home furnishings industry.
• Strong understanding of the carpet/ home furnishing market, with relevant prior industry exposure.
• 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.
• 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 will be an advantage.
• Preferably with self sponsored visa.
• Willingness to travel within the UAE for client meetings, networking, and business development activities.