Business Development Manager- AI & Agents

Arabic.AI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabic.AI in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned Business Development Manager for AI & Agents to build a self-sourced new-business pipeline across AI Agents, Apps, and Models in the UAE. You will diagnose client needs and translate pain points into relevant AI use cases, guiding deals from prospecting to closure.

You will lead account plans, stakeholder maps, and go-to-market efforts within target accounts, collaborating with Pre-Sales, Eng, and Partners to ensure commitments are realistic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 8 years of proven experience in business development, technology sales, solution sales, enterprise sales, or consultative B2B sales.
• Experience selling technology, digital, AI, SaaS, cloud, automation, software, IT services, or other technology-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle prospecting, qualification, and closing across an assigned account territory within the UAE market.
• Build and own a fully self-sourced pipeline with no inherited opportunities.
• Apply structured, disciplined qualification (MEDDPICC or equivalent).
• Consistently achieve assigned business development and revenue targets.
• Identify decision-makers, influencers, and entry points within target organizations.

Skills

Business development

Technology sales

Solution sales

Enterprise sales

Consultative sales

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology/Engineering/CS

Job description

Job Purpose

The Business Development Manager- AI & Agents is responsible for building and owning a fully self-sourced new-business pipeline for AI Agents, AI Apps, and AI Models across the assigned markets, converting qualified opportunity into signed revenue. The role requires a consultative, diagnosis-first business development professional who can navigate complex, multi-stakeholder organizations, build stakeholder maps and account plans, and translate operational pain points into specific, relevant AI use cases. The role applies structured, disciplined qualification (MEDDPICC or equivalent) and works both directly and through the company's channel and partner ecosystem to close new business.

Duties & Responsibilities

New Logo Acquisition

Own full-cycle prospecting, qualification, and closing across an assigned account territory within the UAE market.

Build and own a fully self-sourced, hunter-owned pipeline - no inherited pipeline, no renewals, and no account management.

Apply structured, disciplined qualification (MEDDPICC or equivalent), qualifying in and disqualifying out with equal rigor.

Consistently work toward and achieve assigned business development and revenue targets.

Identify decision-makers, influencers, buying centers, and potential entry points within target organizations.

Account Research & Go-to-Market Planning

Take full ownership of assigned target accounts and conduct comprehensive account research that feeds live account plans, not a standalone exercise.

Build and maintain account plans and stakeholder maps for a defined target account list (NAL).

Develop a strong understanding of each target account, including business model, technology landscape, procurement structures, and key stakeholders.

Translate a client's operational pain points into specific, relevant AI Agents, AI Apps, and AI Models use cases.

Research a prospect's business, technology, and recent moves thoroughly before any first meeting.

Prospecting & Business Development

Conduct proactive outbound prospecting through multiple channels, including calls, email, LinkedIn, networking, events, referrals, and industry connections.

Generate and co-develop pipeline together with Marketing through account-based marketing (ABM) efforts.

Generate and manage pipeline in partnership with the company's channel and partner ecosystem.

Lead prospecting at industry exhibitions and events using a pre-built target list, rather than general floor-walking.

Qualify opportunities based on business need, commercial potential, buying authority, timing, and fit.

Consultative Selling & Deal Closure

Understand the prospect's business challenges and translate them into potential technology solutions.

Develop compelling commercial propositions, proposals, and presentations in collaboration with relevant internal teams.

Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and deal progression.

Own opportunities from initial prospecting through qualification, proposal, negotiation, and closure.

Close deals directly or indirectly through strategic partnerships and channel relationships.

Leverage partnerships to access new markets, accounts, and opportunities.

Clearly articulate the business value, ROI, and impact of proposed technology solutions.

CRM, Pipeline & Reporting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospects, activities, opportunities, and deal stages in the CRM.

Provide regular visibility on pipeline value, forecast, conversion rates, activities, and expected closures.

Ensure disciplined follow-up and progression of opportunities.

Analyze pipeline performance and continuously improve prospecting and conversion approaches.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Pre-Sales, Engineering, Production, Products, finance, Legal, and other relevant functions to ensure commercial commitments are realistic and deliverable.

Coordinate internally to develop customized solutions and proposals for prospects.

Ensure a smooth transition from closed opportunity to implementation and account ownership.

Networking and Industry Engagement

Attend industry exhibitions and conferences relevant to AI Agents, Apps, and Models, using a pre-built target list to drive prospecting.

Develop and maintain client relationships, expectations & satisfaction, understanding how systems integrators, hyperscalers, and channel partners fit around a deal.

Conduct regular in-person meetings with UAE-based clients and stakeholders to strengthen relationships.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

At least 8 years of proven experience in business development, technology sales, solution sales, enterprise sales, or consultative B2B sales.

Experience selling technology, digital, AI, SaaS, cloud, automation, software, IT services, or other technology-enabled solutions.

Management consulting background (e.g., Big 4, strategy firm) is a strong plus, bringing diagnostic rigor and busine