Business Development Specialist

webook.com; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event ticketing platform is seeking a Business Development professional to conduct market research, assist in strategic expansions, and build partnerships. This role requires 1+ years of experience in business development or sales within the entertainment or IT sector in the UAE, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, and fluent in Arabic and English. Join a dynamic team and contribute to transformative projects in the events space.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in business development or sales in the entertainment, hospitality technology or IT industry in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities.
• Assist in developing strategies to expand presence.
• Help build a pipeline of business opportunities.
• Qualify inbound leads and create lists for outbound leads.
• Establish relationships with sports organizations and partners.
• Assist in negotiating business agreements.
• Monitor sales performance and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing for user acquisition.
• Provide regular reports on activities and trends.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Make a real impact? Help shape experiences that transform how people connect, celebrate, and engage with events? Are you excited to work with a team that challenges the status quo, breaks away from the ordinary, and builds what's next? If yes, you're in the right place. webook.com is one of the leading event ticketing and experience platforms, known for its innovation, agility, and ability to scale. We've powered some of the largest events in the region, with over 2 billion SAR in ticket sales and now we're expanding globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to help identify potential growth opportunities for the business, the product and the client base.
• Assist in developing strategies to expand webook presence.
• Help build a pipeline of business opportunities.
• Qualify inbound leads and create a comprehensive list for outbound leads.
• Establish and maintain relationships with sports organizations, event organizers, and corporate partners.
• Assist in negotiating business agreements and partnerships.
• Assist in developing and executing sales and growth strategies.
• Monitor sales & business development performance and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing to drive user / client acquisition.
• Support business development initiatives to align with company goals.
• Provide regular reports on business development activities and market trends.
• Work with other departments to ensure cohesive execution of strategies.
• Support and learn from senior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in business development or sales in the entertainment, hospitality technology or IT industry in the UAE.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and organized with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluent in both Arabic and English.