Senior Manager – Strategic Partnerships & Business Growth

INFYA Spaces; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

INFYA Spaces in Dubai seeks an ambitious, commercially driven professional who understands design, builds strong relationships, and knows how to win business in a fast-moving, agile environment.

You will drive growth in interior design, fit-out, or turnkey projects, close deals, and translate creative concepts into profitable proposals while leveraging AI tools and market intelligence. A UAE/GCC network and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong background in interior design, architecture, fit-out, or turnkey solutions.
• Proven experience in business development and commercial leadership, with a successful track record of closing projects.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project costing, profitability, and delivery.
• Established industry knowledge and professional networks within the UAE or GCC.
• Practical proficiency with AI tools and modern business technology.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, growth mindset, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth: Identify opportunities, develop strategic relationships, and secure new fit-out and turnkey projects.
• Win and close deals: Lead client engagements, develop compelling proposals, negotiate confidently, and convert opportunities into contracts.
• Build lasting partnerships: Establish trust and credibility with developers, consultants, business leaders, and key decision-makers.
• Bridge design and business: Translate creative concepts and technical solutions into compelling commercial propositions.
• Think ahead: Leverage AI, technology, and market intelligence to discover opportunities, sharpen proposals, and work smarter.
• Take ownership: Drive initiatives independently, solve challenges proactively, and make things happen.

Skills

Interior design

Architecture

Fit-out

Turnkey solutions

Tools

AI tools

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven professional who understands design, builds strong relationships, and knows how to win business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, agile environment, brings fresh thinking, and has the confidence to turn opportunities into successful projects.

We value commercial instinct, design intelligence, exceptional communication skills, and a genuine passion for growth.

What You'll Do:

• Drive business growth: Identify opportunities, develop strategic relationships, and secure new fit-out and turnkey projects.
• Win and close deals: Lead client engagements, develop compelling proposals, negotiate confidently, and convert opportunities into contracts.
• Build lasting partnerships: Establish trust and credibility with developers, consultants, business leaders, and key decision-makers.
• Bridge design and business: Translate creative concepts and technical solutions into compelling commercial propositions.
• Think ahead: Leverage AI, technology, and market intelligence to discover opportunities, sharpen proposals, and work smarter.
• Take ownership: Drive initiatives independently, solve challenges proactively, and make things happen.

What You Bring:

• Strong background in interior design, architecture, fit-out, or turnkey solutions.
• Proven experience in business development and commercial leadership, with a successful track record of closing projects.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project costing, profitability, and delivery.
• Established industry knowledge and professional networks within the UAE or GCC.
• Practical proficiency with AI tools and modern business technology.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, growth mindset, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Who We're Looking For:

Someone who sees opportunities where others see challenges. Who can engage confidently with clients, understand their vision, and turn great ideas into great business.

A relationship builder. A strategic thinker. A dealmaker. Someone who takes ownership and makes things happen.