Business Development Manager

Job description / Role

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager who has experience working within the creative industry and wants to work from home? 

We are currently working with a boutique high-end interior design firm that specialises in hospitality projects across the Middle East. They are a company that believes in creating an environment that is open and honest with a focus on well-being and longevity. 

At present, they are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team on a work from home basis - so, they're open to people being based from anywhere in the Middle East. 

To be considered for this position you MUST be able to speak Arabic!

The successful Business Development Manager will be offered: 
- Negotiable salary - depending on experience 
- Profit share 
- Working visa
- Health insurance coverage
- Annual leave entitlement
- Honest, supportive and open working environment 
- Work from home - travel to the office on a regular basis 

Key duties for the Business Development Manager will include but will not be limited to:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the interior design industry, including market research, lead generation, and networking activities
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients and other industry stakeholders to understand their needs and promote the company's services
- Collaborate with the internal teams to create and implement effective strategies for business growth and client acquisition
- Negotiate and finalize contracts, proposals, and agreements with clients, ensuring that all terms and conditions are favourable and aligned with the company's objectives
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify potential risks and opportunities, and adjust business development strategies accordingly
- Provide regular reports and updates on business development activities, sales performance, and client feedback to senior management

Business Development Manager requirements:
- Fluent in Arabic is essential for this position 
- Minimum of 5 years experience and a proven track record of success in business development within the creative industry  
- Adept at client-facing interactions
- Proficiency in client database management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients and colleagues at all levels
- Strong negotiation and presentation abilities, with a focus on delivering compelling proposals and closing deals
- Self-motivated, ambitious, and target-driven, with a commitment to achieving and exceeding business development objectives
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; additional certifications or qualifications in sales or business development are a plus

About the Company

Matching the right employee to the right job is crucial for business success. To do so requires experience and time, but unfortunately, busy companies and hard-working job seekers can often struggle with.

GCB Recruitment help bridge that gap, actively searching on your behalf to find and pair the most suitable job seekers with the correct job. As property and financial services industry leaders across the UK and overseas, we know the qualities required to flourish in these sectors.

We use a region and sector-specific approach unique to ourselves, meaning you'll have a single point of contact throughout the process, who understands exactly what you need. In fact, with the largest job and candidate pool in the market, we probably already have the right job seeker or role for you.