seeking a Freelance Business Development Executive with a proven track record in client acquisition, deal closure, and revenue generation.
This is a pure sales and business development role built for high performers who thrive on targets, commissions, and winning new business. If you are a closer with deep UAE market exposure and strong decision-maker access, this role is designed for you.
Role Overview
- Position: Freelance Business Development Executive
- Location: United Arab Emirates only
- Employment Type: Freelance | Commission-Based
- Work Model: Field sales and client-facing across the UAE
Applicants outside the UAE will not be considered
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify, qualify, and acquire new clients across multiple UAE industries
- Own the entire sales cycle from prospecting and outreach to meetings, proposals, negotiations, and closure
- Drive outbound sales using a hunter mindset, not dependent on inbound leads
- Convert cold and warm prospects into long-term paying clients
- Build and maintain strong industry networks, partnerships, and referral channels
- Represent the agency professionally in face-to-face client meetings across the UAE
- Maintain a consistent and predictable sales pipeline using structured follow-ups
- Achieve and exceed monthly revenue targets
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reporting
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a UAE resident with valid UAE residency
- Minimum 5 years UAE experience in business development, client acquisition, and deal closure
- Demonstrated ability to win new business independently without reliance on inbound leads
- Established UAE decision-maker network with direct access to owners, founders, or senior management
- Strong command of English, both verbal and written
- Confident, well-presented, and persuasive communicator
- Highly motivated by commission, performance-based earnings, and results
- Strong resilience with the ability to handle rejection and overcome objections
- Solid commercial awareness with the ability to identify and articulate business pain points
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Candidates with marketing execution, coordination, or backend roles should not apply
- Candidates based outside the UAE should not apply
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience working with a digital marketing agency in the UAE
- Proven success closing deals for SEO, Social Media Management, Meta Ads, Google Ads, PPC, Website Development, Branding, and Content Services
- Experience using CRM systems for pipeline and opportunity management
- Strong proposal writing and solution presentation skills
- Advanced negotiation and objection-handling capability
Ideal Candidate Profile
- True hunter mentality with a passion for sales and winning
- Self-driven, ambitious, and performance obsessed
- Excellent relationship builder with disciplined follow-up habits
- Target-focused and comfortable operating on a commission-only model
- Professional business etiquette with a polished, client-facing presence
- Confident, proactive, and commercially sharp
What We Offer
- High earning potential with an aggressive commission structure
- Full support including sales decks, marketing materials, service training, and proposal templates
- Opportunity to represent a reputable and growing UAE digital marketing agency
- Flexible work structure with autonomy to operate across UAE markets
- Unlimited growth potential for consistent top performers
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet all mandatory criteria should apply via LinkedIn with:
- Updated CV
- A brief cover note highlighting sales achievements and UAE industry connections
- Clear confirmation of UAE residency status
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.
