Business Development Executive

The Arab Lens; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arab Lens in Dubai is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth by identifying opportunities, expanding client relationships, and contributing to revenue plans in the UAE.

You will build pipelines, lead proposals, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver client solutions. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in business development or B2B sales.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related discipline.
• English fluency is required; Arabic would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities.
• Prepare commercial proposals and client presentations.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline using CRM systems.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions, and industry meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop client solutions.
• Achieve agreed business development targets and KPIs.
• Prepare regular activity reports and market intelligence updates.
• Represent the organization professionally in all client interactions.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Presentation

CRM usage

Relationship management

Independent working

English fluency

Arabic language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Our client is an expanding organization seeking a Business Development Executive to support its growth strategy by identifying new business opportunities and developing strong commercial relationships. The company values entrepreneurial thinking, customer engagement, and long-term partnership development as key drivers of its success.

The Role

The Business Development Executive will focus on generating new business, expanding existing client relationships, and supporting revenue growth through proactive market engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial leadership to identify opportunities, build pipelines, and convert prospects into long-term customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities.
• Prepare commercial proposals and client presentations.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline using CRM systems.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions, and industry meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop client solutions.
• Achieve agreed business development targets and KPIs.
• Prepare regular activity reports and market intelligence updates.
• Represent the organization professionally in all client interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in business development or B2B sales.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and convert new business opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic would be an advantage.