BD And Client Relations Manager

Job description / Role

Description

Reporting to: Founder
Expected date of joining: March 2026

About the client

Our client is a premium women-led ecosystem driving impact through awards, memberships, sustainability initiatives, and media partnerships including a leading women’s tabloid publication. The platform connects women leaders, corporate brands, and institutions through meaningful collaborations, recognition platforms, and high-quality media exposure across the UAE and GCC. The client is expanding its commercial operations and seeks a strong revenue-driven leader to scale partnerships, awards, memberships, and media monetization.

Role summary

We are hiring a revenue-driven Business Development & Client Relations Manager to lead awards, membership, and media sales for a premium women-led platform (confidential brand). This role is responsible for closing deals, managing key accounts, driving renewals, and ensuring seamless execution across awards, memberships, and media partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve monthly and annual revenue targets
• Drive sponsorship sales for 2 major awards annually
• Grow and retain annual membership sales
• Lead media and brand partnership sales
• Build and manage corporate and government relationships
• Negotiate contracts and close high-value deals
• Ensure delivery of commitments with internal teams
• Track pipeline, reporting, and revenue forecasting
• Act as execution lead between founder and operations team

2026 KPIs

• Revenue from 2 major awards
• Growth in annual membership sales
• Strong media and sponsorship revenue

Requirements

Ideal candidate

• 2–4 years UAE B2B sales/partnerships experience
• Proven record of hitting revenue targets
• Experience in events, sponsorship, media, or corporate sales preferred
• Strong negotiation and account management skills
• Highly organized and execution-focused

What success looks like

• Targets achieved consistently
• Long-term partnerships secured
• Smooth execution of awards and campaigns
• Founder focused on strategy, not daily operations

Benefits

Salary budget: AED 6,000 – 7,000 (fixed) + performance-based commission