Business Development Manager

About First Class Property Management

First Class Property Management specializes in managing luxury properties, established in 2019, focusing on upscale short-term rentals across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah. The company administers a portfolio exceeding 600 premium properties, delivering comprehensive services designed to optimize rental income and occupancy rates. Their team handles property setup, interior design, guest management, financial reporting, maintenance, and housekeeping. Additionally, they manage promotion and bookings on major platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com.

Job Role

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to foster and expand our luxury property management business. The chosen candidate will be responsible for discovering new growth opportunities, prospecting high-end property owners, and negotiating partnerships to enhance our portfolio. This role involves analyzing the local market, contributing to commercial strategy development, coordinating with operations and marketing teams, and monitoring key account performance. This is a full-time onsite position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at the core of our operations.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, preferably in real estate, hospitality, or short-term rental management sectors.
• Strong negotiation skills, client relationship management, and partner acquisition capabilities.
• Ability to analyze commercial performance data, generate forecasts, and recommend actionable plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.
• Results-driven mindset, customer service orientation, autonomy, and adaptability to a dynamic, international environment.
• Familiarity with CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and rental platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com.
• Degree in business, management, real estate, tourism, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience.