Business Development Manager

About the Role

Rekarda, a Dubai-based creative agency focused on delivering impactful presentations for enterprise and public sector clients, is seeking a mid-level Business Development Manager. The company partners with senior executives and communication teams to craft clear, persuasive presentations, ranging from executive decks and strategic content to corporate PowerPoint training. This position is primarily remote but requires UAE residency for occasional meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business avenues using outreach, networking, referrals, and market research.
• Establish and nurture relationships with decision-makers in enterprise, government, and other significant organizations.
• Manage and qualify inbound inquiries based on client need, alignment, timing, and commercial viability.
• Conduct discovery discussions to understand client objectives, audiences, challenges, and presentation needs.
• Communicate Rekarda's value proposition and propose tailored solutions.
• Deliver presentations, manage negotiations, and successfully close deals.
• Maintain a well-organized sales pipeline within the CRM system.
• Provide accurate forecasts and regular progress reports on sales activity and performance.
• Achieve set sales targets while upholding professional standards and positive client experiences.
• Foster long-term client relationships that encourage repeat business, referrals, and account growth.
• Share market and client insights to refine service offerings and commercial strategies.

Candidate Profile

• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, B2B sales, or a related commercial function.
• Prior agency experience is mandatory; background in creative, design, branding, marketing, or communications agencies is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in generating leads, managing pipelines, and closing new business.
• Proficient in consultative sales with the ability to look beyond initial client requests.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English; Arabic skills are a valued plus.
• Strong skills in presentation, relationship development, and negotiation.
• Confidence in engaging with senior-level stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Self-motivated and well-organized, suitable for remote work settings.
• Experience using CRM software to keep precise sales records and forecasts.
• Ability to collaborate productively with creative and project teams.
• Must currently reside in the United Arab Emirates.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• The role offers primarily remote work with flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile communication projects with well-known organizations.
• Join a collaborative, international team of creative professionals.
• Direct involvement in Rekarda's growth strategies and commercial initiatives.
• Work within a specialist agency atmosphere where strategic thinking, creativity, and execution are equally valued.