Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, with a primary focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while remaining open to opportunities with larger organizations.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients and strategic partners.
• Lead outreach efforts through networking, referrals, events, and direct engagement.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and pitches.
• Negotiate and close deals in line with agreed revenue targets.
• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Understand client needs and work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth handover and successful delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities within the UAE.
• Maintain accurate pipeline records and provide regular sales reports and forecasts.
• Represent the company at industry and networking events.

Requirements:

• 4–7 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Partnerships, or Client Services.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in the UAE or wider GCC market is highly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage pipelines and drive revenue growth.
• Professional presence with strong presentation and networking abilities.
• Experience selling to SMEs is a strong advantage.
• Experience within an agency, creative, branding, digital, or marketing environment is a plus.