Business Development Manager - Art Events

more than art; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique art experiences company in Dubai is seeking a freelance Business Development Manager to secure strategic collaborations with luxury brands and venues. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in the luxury or hospitality sector, alongside strong negotiation and communication skills. Responsibilities include identifying potential partners, developing tailored proposals, and driving long-term collaborations to enhance brand visibility in the UAE market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sponsorship sales, preferably in luxury, events, or hospitality.
• Strong portfolio of successful brand or event collaborations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential luxury partners such as hotels, lounges, and brands.
• Develop and pitch creative collaboration proposals.
• Negotiate partnership terms that drive visibility and revenue.

Skills

Lead generation & prospecting

Strategic partnership development

Negotiation & deal closing

Pipeline management

Understanding of UAE luxury & hospitality market

Existing UAE network

Luxury brand positioning

Polished communication skills

Presentation & proposal design

Creative pitching

Job description

We are a boutique art experiences company in Dubai specializing in Sip & Paint events with a luxury twist. Our mission is to blend creativity, social connection, and premium hospitality into unforgettable experiences.

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager (freelance/part-time) to help us secure strategic collaborations with luxury hotels, premium restaurants, fashion/lifestyle brands, and exclusive venues in Dubai.

The ideal candidate has proven experience building partnerships in the luxury, hospitality, or lifestyle sector, with the ability to position our brand as a premium offering in the UAE market.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential luxury partners (hotels, lounges, galleries, fashion brands, high-end F&B).

• Develop and pitch creative collaboration proposals tailored to each partner.

• Build a pipeline of opportunities and manage outreach (emails, calls, presentations).

• Assist in creating sponsorship/partnership decks and luxury brand positioning materials.

• Negotiate partnership terms that drive visibility, revenue, and long-term collaboration.

• Advise on trends in the Dubai luxury and events market.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sponsorship sales (preferably in luxury, events, or hospitality).

• Strong portfolio of successful brand or event collaborations.

• Understanding of the Dubai/GCC market (existing connections in the UAE are a strong advantage).

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to create polished, luxury-standard presentations and proposals.

Deliverables & KPIs:

• Minimum 10 qualified leads per month.

• Signed partnership agreements with luxury brands/venues within the first 2–3 months.

• Development of a scalable outreach playbook for future partnerships.

Engagement Details:

• Freelance, part-time (flexible hours).

• Compensation: Commission based.

• Hybrid candidates (remote + on-ground in Dubai) are preferred, but strong remote candidates will also be considered.

Skills

• Lead generation & prospecting
• Strategic partnership development
• Negotiation & deal closing
• Pipeline management
• Understanding of UAE luxury & hospitality market
• Existing UAE network (preferred)
• Luxury brand positioning
• Polished communication skills
• Presentation & proposal design
• Creative pitching
• Trend spotting
• Commercial acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Relationship building
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Results-driven approach
• Adaptability / hybrid working ability