Business Development Manager

YAZ Media; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

YAZ Media in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager with a proven track record in media sales and client acquisition.

You will drive growth by identifying prospects, presenting tailored solutions, and closing deals. Own the full sales cycle from first contact to contract, hand off to delivery, and nurture existing clients for retention and referrals. HubSpot CRM experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a sales or business development role within media, creative, or digital agency.
• Proven track record of closing deals and achieving monthly targets.
• Experience selling creative, production, digital, or marketing services.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in HubSpot CRM.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a qualified sales pipeline through proactive outbound prospecting
• Identify and engage potential clients, assess their needs, and present tailored solutions
• Own the full sales cycle from first contact through signed contract
• Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations aligned to client briefs
• Transition closed deals to the project team with clear context and continuity
• Maintain active relationships with existing clients to drive retention and referrals
• Represent YAZ Media at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Track all pipeline activity, interactions, and deal stages in HubSpot CRM
• Stay current on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging client needs

Skills

Sales

Business development

Client acquisition

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

# Business Development ManagerLocationUAEDepartmentGrowthTypeFull-time## Company OverviewYAZ Media is a strategic digital media agency trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands and leading government entities. We operate through four powerhouse departments—Marketing, Production, Technology, and PR delivering end-to-end digital capabilities at global standards.We craft corporate communications, social-first content, commercial production, and digital experiences that people actually engage with, creating meaningful connections between brands and audiences. With over 10 years of experience, we have partnered with 200+ businesses, including SMEs, Fortune 500 companies, and high-level government entities across the Middle East and beyond. Our aim is simple: to be the region’s most reliable digital and social agency, known for innovative, strategic, and truly impactful work.## Job OverviewWe are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager with a strong background in media sales and client acquisition. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and has a proven track record of closing deals in a fast-paced media agency environment and history of meeting monthly targets.## Responsibilities and Duties* Build and manage a qualified sales pipeline through proactive outbound prospecting* Identify and engage potential clients, assess their needs, and present tailored solutions* Own the full sales cycle from first contact through signed contract* Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations aligned to client briefs* Transition closed deals to the project team with clear context and continuity* Maintain active relationships with existing clients to drive retention and referrals* Represent YAZ Media at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities* Track all pipeline activity, interactions, and deal stages in HubSpot CRM* Stay current on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging client needs## Preferred Qualifications* 4+ years in a sales or business development role within a media, creative, or digital agency* Demonstrated track record of closing deals and meeting or exceeding monthly targets* Experience pitching and selling creative, production, digital, or marketing services* Strong negotiation and communication skills, written and verbal **Proficiency in HubSpot CRM**