Business Development Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager with a proven track record of driving sales and acquiring clients within a marketing or advertising agency environment. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience selling agency services and managing client acquisition strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities for digital marketing, branding, creative, web development, and related agency services.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients, decision-makers, and key stakeholders.
• Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, networking, referrals, cold outreach, and industry events.
• Develop customized proposals, presentations, and service offerings based on client requirements.
• Lead negotiations and close high-value deals.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and project handover.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular business development reports.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements

• 6–8+ years of Business Development experience.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience working in a Marketing Agency, Digital Marketing Agency, Advertising Agency, Branding Agency, Creative Agency, or Media Agency.
• Candidates without agency experience will not be considered.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring and managing clients for agency services.
• Strong understanding of Digital Marketing, Branding, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Paid Advertising, Content Marketing, Web Development, and Creative Services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to consistently meet and exceed sales targets.

Preferred

• Experience dealing with international clients (UAE, GCC, UK, US, etc.).
• Existing network of business contacts and decision-makers.
• Experience using CRM systems and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

Salary: Market Competitive + Attractive Performance-Based Incentives

Application Question(s):

• Please specify the marketing/advertising agencies you have worked with and the services you were responsible for selling.

Work Location: In person