Business Development Manager - Publishing

Black Pearl

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP174-448

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a large publishing house, is currently looking for a well experienced Business Development Manager.

In this role:
• You will be expected to prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling and generating interest from potential clients.
• You must then plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with the company. You must develop a rapport with new clients and provide support that will continually improve the client relationship.
• You are required to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients.
• You will be working with mid- and senior-level management, marketing, and technical staff.

Strategic planning is a key part of this job description, since it is the Business Development Manager’s responsibility to develop the pipeline of new business coming in to the company. This requires a thorough knowledge of the market and the solutions/services that the company can provide.

Requirements

To be considered for this job, you need to meet the following criteria:
• At least 2 to 5 UAE Media Advertising Sales Job Experience
• Experience in selling advertising within UAE (print/digital/event)
• Accurate knowledge of competitive media
• Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written)
• Meticulous and attention to detail
• Meet & exceed agreed sales targets
• Ability to develop sales concepts & advertising led features
• Good numerical skills
• Good presentation skills
• Time management, ability to meet targets/deadlines
• Proactive, passionate and determined
• Microsoft Office Skills
• CRM-Salesforce Skills
• Fast learner

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.

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Business Development Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 16,000

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience