Job description
Department:Growth & Client Partnerships
Reports To:Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location:UAE
Type:Full-time
About Whiplash
Whiplash Production is a boutique, world-class post-production studio delivering cinematic work for agencies, brands, and production companies. We operate with precision, speed, and creative excellencepartnering with clients who care deeply about quality and storytelling.
As we expand our footprint in the UAE is a strategic priority.
Role Summary
We are looking for a Business Development Specialistwithproven experience and deep relationships in the UAEto actively grow Whiplash's client base across the UAE.
This role is100% focused on revenue generation:
- Opening doors
- Converting relationships into active clients
- Building a sustainable pipeline of agency, brand, and production company work
This isnot a junior sales role. We are looking for someone who already knows the market, understands how post-production is bought in UAE,and can operate independently with credibility.
What You Will Do
1. Client Acquisition & Revenue Growth
- Actively source and secure new clients in UAE,including:
- Advertising agencies
- Production companies
- Studios
- Brands with in-house production teams
- Leverage yourexisting networkto generate qualified leads and active projects.
- Position Whiplash as a premium, reliable post-production partner for high-end commercial and branded content.
- Drive opportunities from introduction through deal close, working closely with the CEO and Producers.
2. Relationship & Account Development
- Build long-term relationships with decision-makers:
- Executive producers
- Creative directors
- Heads of production
- Marketing leads
- Maintain ongoing engagement to ensure repeat work and referrals.
- Represent Whiplash professionally in meetings, pitches, events, and industry gatherings in the UAE.
3. Market Intelligence & Strategy
- Provide insights on UAE market dynamics, budgets, buying behaviors, and competitive landscape.
- Advise leadership on:
- Pricing expectations
- Client preferences
- Market trends in the UAE post-production
- Identify opportunities for Whiplash to expand services or partnerships in the region.
4. Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with Post Producers and Operations to ensure smooth handoff once projects are secured.
- Help shape proposals and pitches by translating client needs into clear scopes.
- Ensure realistic timelines and expectations are set with clients from the outset.
Required Experience & Profile
Must-Have
- 35 years of business development or sales experience in the UAE.
- Established network of contactswithin:
- Advertising agencies
- Production companies
- Brands / marketing departments
- Post-production or media ecosystems
- Proven track record ofclosing dealsor generating consistent revenue.
- Clear understanding of how post-production services are scoped, priced, and delivered.
- Ability to operate independently and open doors without heavy supervision.
Strong Plus
- Background inpost-production, production, advertising, or creative services.
- Experience selling services rather than products.
- Familiarity with high-end commercial, branded content, or film workflows.
- Arabic andEnglish fluency required.
Personal Attributes
- Highly driven, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.
- Trusted relationship builder with cultural fluency in Saudi business environments.
- Professional, discreet, and credible at senior levels.
- Comfortable working with creative teams and translating creativity into business value.
Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Number of qualified leads generated in the UAE
- New clients onboarded per quarter.
- Revenue generated from UAE accounts.
- Repeat business and client retention.
- Strength and growth of Whiplash's UAE network.
Compensation & Structure
- Performance-based commission or incentive structuretied directly to revenue.
- Opportunity to grow into aHead of UAE Business Developmentrole as Whiplash scales.
Why Join Whiplash
- Represent a premium, boutique post-production studio with strong creative credentials.
- Operate with autonomy and real impact.
- Be part of a leadership-driven expansion into one of the most dynamic markets globally.
- Build something meaningful, not just chase transactions.
