Business Development & Partnerships Lead (Media & Production)

About the Role:
We are looking for a results-driven Business Development & Partnerships Lead to drive revenue and strategic partnerships in Qatar’s media, government, and corporate ecosystem. This role is for a senior dealmaker who can convert relationships into revenue, with a deep understanding of local networks and decision-making processes.

What This Role Is:

• A revenue generator, not an administrative or marketing support role
• A relationship closer with proven ability to convert leads into contracts
• Someone who understands how budgets, approvals, and decision-making work in Qatar

Core Responsibilities:
Revenue & Clients:

• Identify and pursue paying clients across government, semi-government, corporate, and cultural sectors
• Generate qualified leads and drive projects from first meeting to signed contract
• Ensure repeat business by maintaining strong client relationships

Partnerships & Access:

• Leverage existing networks to open doors with decision-makers
• Build partnerships that deliver measurable revenue outcomes

Commercial Execution:

• Collaborate on proposals, pricing, and aligning creative ambitions with client budgets
• Track leads, proposals, pipeline status, and closed deals

Internal Discipline:

• Provide weekly updates on leads, meetings, proposals, and deal status

Required Qualifications:

• 7–12 years of experience in business development, partnerships, client services, or high-value sales
• Proven track record of closing deals (not just supporting sales)
• Direct experience in Qatar is required
• Sector familiarity in at least one: Media/production, government communications, corporate communications, events, branding, or campaigns
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in Arabic & English

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR7,000.00 - QAR8,000.00 per month