Business Development Manager – Holiday Home Property Management

Wise Stay Vacation Homes Rental; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic holiday home operator in Dubai is looking for a Business Development Manager to spearhead property acquisitions and sales operations. This role is suited for someone with at least 2 years of experience in the holiday homes or real estate market in Dubai and offers the opportunity to lead and shape a business unit from the ground up. The ideal candidate will excel in building partnerships and driving growth, with a competitive salary and bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

High-performance commission

Bonuses for performance milestones

Direct reporting to founder

Career path to leadership roles

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in holiday homes, short-term rentals, or Dubai real estate leasing.
• Proven ability to close property management or rental deals.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by signing new properties under the management model.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Build relationships with landlords and partners.

Skills

Experience in holiday homes

Sales skills

Negotiation

Team leadership

Self-motivated

Tools

CRM software

Property portals

Online booking platforms

Job description

WiseStayis a licensed luxury holiday home operator located inBusiness Bay, Dubai. As we enter our next growth stage, we are seeking ahighly experienced, independent Business Development Managerto take full ownership of our property acquisition, landlord partnerships, and sales operations.

This is not a traditional sales job. This is akey leadership rolefor someone who has experience in the Dubai real estate or short-term rental industry and wants to be part ofbuilding and leading a business unit from scratch.

Important:

This role requiresa minimum of 2 years experienceinholiday homes,short-term rentals, orDubai real estate leasing. Only serious applicants will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive growth by signing up new properties under WiseStay’s holiday home management model
• Manage the full sales lifecycle: from lead generation to deal closure and onboarding
• Build relationships with landlords, agents, developers, and investors
• Recruit and train a future business development team under your leadership
• Coordinate closely with the founder and marketing team to align growth campaigns
• Represent WiseStay at meetings, events, and partnership discussions
• Suggest and implement growth strategies (pricing, areas to target, sales tools)
• Use CRM software to track pipeline, performance, and reporting
• Maintain operational oversight of new property onboarding (photos, listings, system setup)
• Think and act like a growth partner, not an employee — your success is tied to WiseStay’s

What We Offer:

• Salary:AED 6,000–12,000/month based on experience + commission
• Commission:High-performance commission per signed unit
• Bonuses:Incentives for performance milestones and team growth
• Office:Park Lane Tower, Office 0811, Business Bay, Dubai
• Working with Founder:You’ll report directly to the founder and help shape WiseStay’s future
• Freedom & Trust:This is your department to lead — you are expected to make decisions and move fast
• Career Path:Grow into Head of Business Development or Operations Director as the company scales

Skills

• 2+ years of experience inholiday homes,short-term rentals, orreal estate leasingin Dubai
• Deep understanding of landlord relations and STR regulations
• Proven experience closing property management or rental deals
• Previous experience hiring or leading a team is a strong advantage
• Self-motivated and decisive — can run independently without micromanagement
• Comfortable working in astartup, fast-growth environment
• Growth mindset: sees themselves as a business builder, not just a job seeker
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a strong plus, but not mandatory)
• Strong negotiation, sales, and follow-up skills
• Familiarity with CRM systems, property portals, and online booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.)

Final Note:

You will not be a small part of a big machine — you will be a big part of a growing company. At WiseStay, your ideas matter, your decisions shape our future, and your growth is tied directly to our success.