Business Development Manager — Marketing & Creative AgencyBusiness Development Account Manager

S2E Agency; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

S2E Agency in Doha, Qatar, seeks a Business Development Manager to drive new business and grow client accounts within a marketing and creative agency. You will identify prospects, present pitches, and negotiate deals while coordinating with creative and production teams to deliver successful projects.

The role requires fluency in Arabic and professional English, with a strong network of brand decision-makers in Qatar/GCC and the ability to work on-site in Doha.

Qualifications

• Previous agency experience in marketing/advertising/creative is required.
• Proven record of winning projects, retainers or expanding agency accounts.
• Understanding of how creative and production services are scoped, priced and delivered.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English.
• Ability to work on-site in Doha, Qatar.
• Established network of brand and marketing decision-makers in Qatar or the GCC is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospects, generate qualified leads and convert opportunities into signed projects.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, pitches and commercial negotiations.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work and quotations with our creative and production teams.
• Grow existing accounts by identifying opportunities for additional projects and ongoing services.
• Maintain strong client relationships and coordinate with internal teams throughout delivery.
• Manage your pipeline and work toward agreed revenue targets.

Skills

New business growth

Account management

Proposal development

Negotiation

Client relationships

Arabic fluency

English proficiency

Doha on-site

Job description

Business Development Manager — Marketing & Creative Agency

Previous business development or account growth experience within a marketing, advertising or creative agency is required. Fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English are essential.

You understand how agencies work—from identifying an opportunity and shaping a proposal to winning the pitch and building a lasting client relationship.

We’re looking for a commercially driven professional to win new business and grow S2E’s client accounts.

Our services span branding, marketing, social media, video and photography, CGI and animation, post-production, and event coverage.

Your role

• Identify prospects, generate qualified leads and convert opportunities into signed projects.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, pitches and commercial negotiations.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work and quotations with our creative and production teams.
• Grow existing accounts by identifying opportunities for additional projects and ongoing services.
• Maintain strong client relationships and coordinate with internal teams throughout delivery.
• Manage your pipeline and work toward agreed revenue targets.

What you bring

• Previous employment within a marketing, advertising or creative agency, with direct responsibility for new business or account growth.
• A proven record of winning projects, retainers or expanding agency accounts.
• An understanding of how creative and production services are scoped, priced and delivered.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English.
• Ability to work on-site in Doha, Qatar.
• An established network of brand and marketing decision-makers in Qatar or the GCC is a strong advantage.

Prior agency experience is mandatory for this position.