Business Development Manager

The Collective Creative Agency; Tubli; On-site; BHD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Tubli, Bahrain, is looking for a Business Development Manager to enhance agency growth through strategic partnerships and new client acquisition. You will drive outreach, manage sales processes, and represent the agency at key events. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience in creative industries and is fluent in Arabic and English, with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of business development or agency sales experience preferred.
• Comfortable with outbound outreach, cold pitching, and relationship selling.
• Self-motivated and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strategic prospecting plan for local and regional markets.
• Represent TCCA at industry events and mixers.
• Collaborate with team on proposals and presentations.

Skills

Business development experience

Communication skills

Networking skills

Negotiation skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Tools

CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot)

Job description

Founder & CEO @ TCCA | Creative Strategist | Passionate About Building Teams and Crafting Stories That Make an Impact

Role Overview:

As the Business Development Manager at TCCA, your mission is to fuel the agency’s growth by generating new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding our reach in Bahrain and beyond.

You’re not just selling services — you’re opening doors for unforgettable, undeniable brands to be born through TCCA. This role requires a proactive, confident communicator with a strategic mindset, a deep understanding of creative services, and a hunger to drive results.

You’ll work directly with the CEO and leadership team to shape our client acquisition strategy, build a predictable sales pipeline, and unlock new verticals and markets.

Your Scope, Autonomy & Impact:

As A BDM, you will:

• Own the top-of-funnel pipeline strategy — outreach, lead generation, and relationship building
• Convert cold opportunities into warm leads through partnerships, referrals, and direct pitching
• Represent TCCA in meetings, industry events, and strategic conversations
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align campaigns with lead-generation goals
• Report directly to the CEO with updates, insights, and quarterly growth recommendations

Play a critical role in shaping the agency’s next growth chapter

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a strategic prospecting plan (local + regional)
• Initiate conversations with potential clients, partners, and collaborators
• Use tools (email, social, calls, events) to consistently generate qualified leads
• Establish, manage and update CRM or lead tracking tools with clarity and frequency

Strategic Partnerships (20%)

• Identify potential partners (e.g., event companies, marketing firms, media houses)
• Build win-win partnerships that drive business and brand awareness
• Negotiate and maintain partner relationships to sustain long-term pipeline

Sales Process Management (20%)

• Qualify inbound and outbound leads, and lead them through the TCCA pitch process
• Collaborate with team on proposals, RFPs, presentations, and negotiations
• Ensure smooth handoff to Account Managers post-sale with full briefing
• Provide weekly and monthly sales reports with performance metrics
• Track win/loss ratios, lead sources, deal stages, and time to close
• Suggest improvements to sales process, pricing, and pitch strategy

Representation & Events (10%)

• Represent TCCA at key industry events, mixers, or speaking engagements
• Research and recommend local/regional opportunities to build visibility

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3 – 5 years of business development or agency sales experience (preferred in creative, media, or marketing industries)
• Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills
• Comfortable with outbound outreach, cold pitching, and relationship selling
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, ClickUp CRM, or equivalent)
• Confident in presenting creative ideas and understanding brand strategy
• Self-motivated, accountable, and resilient and thrives on ownership
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

Bonus Points For:

• Experience selling creative or branding services in a boutique or agency setting
• Existing network of regional clients or partners (especially in Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, or London)
• Proven track record of closing high-ticket projects or retainer-based deals
• Prior experience working in content production, marketing, or media agencies
• Strong understanding of branding, content strategy, or digital marketing

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