Business Development Manager

Tres Versatile; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to develop and implement strategies for client growth in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in business development or sales, particularly within digital or marketing sectors, and proven success in GCC markets. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, as well as bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in business development or sales within digital, creative, or marketing agencies.
• Proven success in GCC/KSA markets and managing long sales cycles.
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strong business development strategy.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across digital and creative services.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Conduct market research to analyze client needs and industry trends.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver customized proposals.
• Stay updated on industry developments and market trends.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM skills (Salesforce/HubSpot)

Bilingual (Arabic & English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

MBA

Job description

Job Opportunity: Business Development Manager

📍 Location: Remote/ Hybrid role based in the UAE

💼 Experience: 2–4 years

💰 Salary: AED 10,000 – 13,000

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strong business development strategy to grow the client base in the region.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across digital and creative services (influencer marketing, social media management, events, in-store and on-ground activations).
• Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, qualification, proposal development, negotiation, and closing deals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives, marketing directors, product owners, and other key decision-makers.
• Conduct market research to analyze client needs, industry trends, competitive landscape, and pricing insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Creative, Strategy, etc.) to deliver customized proposals and solutions.
• Stay updated on industry developments, GCC & KSA market trends, regulatory requirements, and cultural nuances.

Skills

• 4+ years in business development or sales within digital, creative, or marketing agencies.
• Proven success in GCC/KSA markets and managing long sales cycles.
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and CRM skills (Salesforce/HubSpot).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA a plus).