Business Development Manager

WiseSearch; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking to fill a position focused on managing online marketing operations and organizing high-profile events within the GCC region. The ideal candidate should possess a strong educational background in finance or marketing and demonstrate fluency in Arabic and English. Key responsibilities include managing online channels, executing large-scale events, and building relationships in the financial sector. The candidate must also have a profound understanding of Arab culture and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, proficiency in French is a plus.
• Strong network in GCC countries and understanding of Arab business culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage online channel operations for GCC countries.
• Organize and execute offline events such as exhibitions and investor salons.
• Develop relationships with local forex industry and financial institutions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Marketing, International Business

Job description

• Manage online channel operations (KOL marketing, social media, ad campaigns, etc.) for GCC countries
• Organize and execute offline events such as exhibitions, cocktail parties, and investor salons
• Develop and maintain relationships with local forex industry and financial institutions
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to provide decision-making support

Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Finance, Marketing, International Business, or related fields. Experience in the Forex/FinTech industry is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English, with proficiency in French as a plus.
• Network: Strong network in the GCC countries (preferably in Finance, Forex, Media, and KOL sectors), familiar with local mainstream social media platforms and high-net-worth individual channels.
• Cultural Understanding: A deep understanding of and respect for Arab business culture, social etiquette, and religious customs.
• Event Management: Proven experience in successfully planning, organizing, and executing large-scale offline events, investor conferences, and high-end cocktail parties.
• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills, and cross-cultural collaboration abilities.
• Mobility: Must be based in the GCC region or able to frequently travel flexibly to key financial hubs (such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh) for business execution.