Business Developer

About this role

On behalf of our client leading company f marketing services is seeking an experienced Business Developer to drive new business across BTL marketing, experiential marketing, events, activations, exhibitions, branding, and production services.

The role will focus on building a strong new-business pipeline, opening strategic accounts, developing opportunities, and converting prospects into profitable projects while working closely with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities across target markets.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline from lead generation through closing.
• Develop relationships with prospective clients and strategic accounts.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and business pitches.
• Prepare and develop commercial proposals and quotations.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into viable agency/service opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations and support contract closing.
• Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline records.
• Coordinate with creative, production, activation, and account teams to develop winning proposals.
• Follow up consistently on opportunities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor market opportunities and map potential accounts.
• Contribute to profitable business growth with strong commercial and margin awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant business development or sales experience.
• Strong background in BTL/experiential marketing, advertising, events, exhibitions, production, sponsorship, or related services.
• Previous experience as a Business Development Executive/Manager, Sales Executive/Manager, Partnerships Executive, or Client Acquisition professional.
• Proven experience in lead generation, pitching, proposal development, client meetings, negotiation, and closing.
• Strong CRM and pipeline-management skills.
• Excellent proposal-writing and presentation abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of profitability.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong follow-up discipline and proactive approach.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.

Benefits

• Commission/incentive scheme linked to closed business and profitability.
• Task/travel allowances where applicable.
• Performance-based review