Senior Business Development Manager

Job description / Role

Quest Search & Selection is working with a leading publishing and they are currently looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE.

Job Description

As the Senior Business Development Manager, you must perform the following duties

· Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs;
· Responsible for developing, executing and delivering the clients digital / online marketing strategy, planning and budget to include online, new media, web, e-commerce and SEO to drive the business forwards through key marketing channels;
· Strategic planning and budget setting to hit new business development targets;
· Identifying, targeting and connecting with new businesses across a range of industries to offer digital services;
· Develop and sell effective and high return integrated marketing services campaigns;
· Work with colleagues to identify new prospective clients, track and diligently follow up all prospects to continually feed sales;
· Maintain an active schedule of face-to-face appointments and prospecting calls;
· Negotiate and be responsible for all contracts, closely following all established ways of working and protocols;
· Finding new technologies, ad networks, and potential new online revenue streams in the digital landscape

Requirements

Requirements for an Ideal Candidate (Senior Business Development Manager)

· Bachelor's degree holder in Marketing / Media or any related field;
· Minimum of 5 years' experience and knowledge in Digital Media;
· Excellent communication and presentation skills - fluency in Arabic and English is a must;
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
· Highly-motivated and driven individual

The Benefits

This is a great opportunity for someone to come on board and lead the business to grow. You will be exposed to several parts of the business and have the opportunity to grow and develop your own career.

Please note only suitable candidates with the relevant experience will be contacted. If you feel you have the skills and experience, please reply with an up to date CV today! We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.