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Business Development Manager / Dubai based
Global Speakers Bureau
Dubai, UAE
Freelance
Manager
1 months ago
Business DevelopmentSalesLead GenerationClient Relationship ManagementNegotiationMarket Research
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About the Role
Global Speakers Bureau seeks a remote, commission-based Business Development Manager for the Middle East region. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and negotiating partnerships in the speaking and events industry.
Key Skills for This Role
Business DevelopmentSalesLead GenerationClient Relationship ManagementNegotiationMarket Research
Responsibilities
- Actively identify and engage new business opportunities
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Negotiate partnerships within the speaking and events industry
- Conduct market research to identify opportunities
- Create strategies to expand the client base
- Manage end to end sales processes
- Work closely with the global team to contribute to the organization's growth
Requirements
- Knowledge of the speaking and events industry is highly required
- Native level Arabic language skills and demonstrated experience in the MENA market are required
- Business Development and Sales skills, including lead generation, client relationship management, and negotiation
- Market Research and Strategic Planning abilities
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Project Management and Organizational skills
- Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and other sales enablement platforms
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- Global Speakers Bureau Events LLC is a leading platform connecting world class speakers with organizations globally, based in Dubai, UAE.
Role Description
- This is a remote contract role for a Business Development Manager specializing in the Middle East region.
Responsibilities
- Actively identify and engage new business opportunities
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Negotiate partnerships within the speaking and events industry
- Conduct market research
- Create strategies to expand the client base
- Manage end to end sales processes
- Work closely with the global team
Compensation
- Role is commission based. No basic salary.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the speaking and events industry is highly required
- Native level Arabic language skills and demonstrated experience in the MENA market are required
- Business Development and Sales skills
- Market Research and Strategic Planning abilities
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Project Management and Organizational skills
- Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and other sales enablement platforms
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
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