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Business Development and Account Manager

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Job Description

We are looking for an energetic sales professional with at least 2 years of experience selling advertising, branding, or digital marketing services. They are confident in meeting business owners and marketing managers, understand client needs, and can translate those needs into effective marketing solutions. They are proactive, organised, commercially minded, and passionate about helping brands grow while building long-term client relationships.

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Sales Representative & Account Manager to join our growing team in Dubai. This role combines new business development with client relationship management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building strong partnerships while helping brands achieve their marketing objectives.

The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, manage existing client accounts, coordinate with internal creative teams, and ensure campaigns are delivered successfully while exceeding client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

  • Identify and generate new business opportunities across multiple industries.
  • Prospect potential clients through networking, referrals, LinkedIn, cold outreach, and events.
  • Conduct client meetings to understand marketing objectives and business challenges.
  • Present marketing, branding, digital, and creative services.
  • Prepare proposals, quotations, and presentations.
  • Negotiate pricing and close new business opportunities.
  • Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Account Management

  • Build strong, long-term relationships with clients.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts.
  • Manage multiple client projects simultaneously.
  • Coordinate campaign delivery with creative, digital, and production teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Provide regular campaign updates and performance reports.
  • Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling agency services.

Client Strategy

  • Understand each client's business and industry.
  • Recommend marketing strategies that align with client goals.
  • Monitor campaign performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Stay informed about advertising and digital marketing trends.

Administration

  • Maintain accurate CRM records.
  • Prepare weekly sales reports.
  • Monitor sales pipeline and forecasting.
  • Assist with contract preparation and invoicing where required.

Essential

Skills & Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years experience in advertising, marketing, media, digital marketing, or B2B sales.
  • Proven ability to achieve sales targets.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.

Preferred

  • Experience within an advertising, branding, or digital marketing agency.
  • Knowledge of social media marketing, Google Ads, SEO, branding, and content marketing.
  • Existing network of business contacts within the UAE.
  • UAE driving licence (preferred but not essential).

Key Competencies

  • Relationship Building
  • Consultative Selling
  • Account Management
  • Client Service Excellence
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative
  • Results Orientation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Monthly sales revenue achieved
  • New clients acquired
  • Client retention rate
  • Client satisfaction scores
  • Upselling and cross-selling revenue
  • Proposal conversion rate
  • Pipeline value
  • Project delivery satisfaction
  • Repeat business generated

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6–12 months, the successful candidate will:

  • Build a healthy pipeline of qualified leads.
  • Consistently achieve or exceed monthly sales targets.
  • Develop trusted relationships with clients.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Grow existing accounts through strategic recommendations.
  • Contribute to reputation as a trusted marketing partner.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary plus commission structure.
  • Performance-based bonuses.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Ongoing sales and marketing training.
  • Collaborative and creative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work with leading regional and international brands.
  • Annual leave and benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law.

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