Business Development Manager – Digital, Creative & Influencer Marketing (UAE/GCC)

Business Development Manager – Digital, Creative & Influencer Marketing (UAE/GCC)
Salary: AED 10,000–13,000
Experience: 2–4 years

About the role
A fast-growing marketing services agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across digital, creative, and influencer marketing services in the GCC, with a strong focus on the UAE and KSA. Candidates must already be based in the UAE and have proven UAE market experience—familiarity with local clients, procurement processes, and on-ground business culture is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute BD strategies to win clients across digital, creative, events, and activation services.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline: lead generation, qualification, proposals, negotiation, and closure.
• Lead influencer marketing BD: identify creators, negotiate rates, manage onboarding and briefs, track KPIs and campaign ROI.
• Maintain strong relationships with C-level/marketing decision-makers; lead pitches, presentations, and RFPs.
• Collaborate with Creative, Strategy, and Delivery teams to craft tailored solutions and ensure smooth handovers.
• Set revenue targets and provide accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Stay updated on UAE/GCC/KSA market trends, competition, procurement practices, and cultural nuances.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of BD/sales experience in the UAE within a digital, creative, branding, or influencer-focused agency.
• Strong understanding of the UAE market and must currently reside in the UAE.
• Proven success closing multi-stakeholder deals and generating new business.
• Bilingual Arabic & English preferred.
• Strong hunter mentality, excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience handling influencer campaigns or creator partnerships is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive).
• Bachelor’s in Business/Marketing/Communications (MBA is a plus).

What’s offered

• Competitive base salary + performance bonuses.
• Remote/UAE-based role with GCC travel.
• Collaborative team, exposure to high-impact projects, and growth opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED13,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience selling digital, creative, or influencer marketing services to clients in the UAE/GCC?
• Have you successfully managed influencer or creator partnerships, including contracts, campaign tracking, and ROI measurement?
• Have you independently generated leads, managed a sales pipeline, and closed deals with UAE/GCC clients?
• Are you familiar with UAE/GCC market dynamics, procurement processes, and decision-making hierarchies for marketing services?
• Are you fluent in Arabic and English?
• Are you willing to work for the salary package of AED10,000 - AED13,000 + comm