Business Development Manager

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential — Integrated Marketing Agency in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to drive new business across the GCC, Jordan, and Egypt. You will identify opportunities, pitch integrated agency services, and lead negotiations from first contact to closing.

You will build relationships with senior marketing and procurement leaders, manage a strong pipeline, and collaborate with creative, digital, and activation teams to deliver tailored client solutions that meet revenue

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing/advertising/creative agency BD.
• Track record of securing major accounts and hitting sales targets.
• Experience with large brands and complex pitches/procurement.
• Strong UAE/GCC network.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across GCC, Jordan, and Egypt.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients, targeting major brands.
• Develop relationships with senior marketing, procurement, and business leaders.
• Lead proposals, pitches, tenders, negotiations, and contract closures.
• Collaborate with creative, social media, digital, and activation teams to craft client solutions.
• Meet revenue targets and maintain forecasts.
• Grow existing accounts through cross-sell and regional expansion.

Skills

Business development

Agency experience

Major accounts

Sales targets

Relationship building

Negotiation

Proposals & pitches

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Company: Confidential — Integrated Marketing Agency

About The Company

We are an integrated marketing agency delivering creative, social media, digital, and on-ground campaigns across the GCC, Jordan, and Egypt. We help brands connect with their audiences through ideas and execution that span multiple markets and channels.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with previous agency experience and a proven track record of winning major accounts.

About The Role

Based in our Dubai office, you will drive new business across the region, build relationships with key decision-makers, and turn opportunities into long-term client partnerships. You should understand how to sell integrated agency services and confidently lead the process from first contact through pitching, negotiation, and closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the GCC, Jordan, and Egypt.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective clients, with a focus on major brands and large accounts.
• Develop relationships with senior marketing, procurement, and business leaders.
• Lead proposals, pitches, tenders, commercial negotiations, and contract closures.
• Work closely with creative, social media, digital, and activation teams to develop relevant client solutions.
• Meet agreed revenue and new business targets, while maintaining accurate forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through additional services and regional expansion.

What We are looking For

• Previous business development experience within a marketing, advertising, creative, or activation agency.
• A proven, demonstrable track record of securing major accounts and meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience working with large brands and navigating complex pitches and procurement processes.
• A strong professional network in the UAE and wider GCC.
• A solid understanding of integrated marketing, including creative, social media, digital, events, and on-ground activations.
• Strong presentation, proposal writing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with internal teams.
• Regional experience across multiple GCC markets; experience in Jordan and Egypt is an advantage.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.