Business Development Manager

Livjaza; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury travel platform in Dubai is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to play a key role in growing the host network. The successful candidate will identify, onboard, and nurture relationships with property hosts, ensuring success through excellent support and market insight. Experience in business development within the travel or hospitality sector is crucial. Competitive salary and performance-based incentives are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Collaborative team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within travel, hospitality, real estate, or proptech.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build trust quickly.
• A results-oriented mindset with the ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Knowledge of Dubai’s property and holiday home market is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach potential hosts that fit Livjaza’s curated standards.
• Present Livjaza’s value proposition, negotiate terms, and secure new partnerships.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for onboarded hosts.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

Reporting tools

Job description

About Livjaza

Livjaza is an exclusive, curated travel platform that connects guests with premium holiday homes and unique experiences across Dubai and beyond. We only partner with verified elite hosts to ensure exceptional stays for our members. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a driven Business Development Manager to join our team and play a key role in growing our host network.

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, onboarding, and nurturing relationships with property hosts to ensure long-term partnerships. This role requires a mix of sales acumen, relationship management, and market knowledge. The successful candidate will act as the face of Livjaza to hosts, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and motivated to maximise bookings through our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Host Acquisition & Onboarding
• Identify and approach potential hosts (property owners, holiday home operators, property managers) that fit Livjaza’s curated standards.
• Present Livjaza’s value proposition, negotiate terms, and secure new partnerships.
• Guide hosts through the onboarding process, ensuring accurate listing setup, pricing, and compliance with platform requirements.
• Relationship Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for onboarded hosts, addressing their concerns and supporting their success.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships to improve host satisfaction and retention.
• Provide regular performance insights, booking trends, and recommendations to hosts.
• Growth & Market Development
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify new opportunities.
• Work closely with Marketing and Operations teams to align host acquisition strategies.
• Contribute ideas to improve the overall host experience and platform offering.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within travel, hospitality, real estate, or proptech.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build trust quickly.
• A results-oriented mindset with the ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Knowledge of Dubai’s property and holiday home market is a strong advantage.
• Comfortable with CRM systems, reporting tools, and data-driven performance tracking.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative travel platform reshaping the holiday rental market.
• Collaborative team environment with career development opportunities.
• Exposure to Dubai’s luxury property and travel ecosystem.