Business Development Manager / Sales Manager

apartmentPeergrowth placeDubai calendar_month 

Job Description

We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager / Sales Manager to lead revenue growth across corporate gifting, retail partnerships, events, and strategic collaborations within a premium bakery and floral gifting environment. The role focuses on developing new business channels, managing key corporate relationships, and expanding market presence across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities across corporate gifting, events, and partnerships
  • Develop relationships with corporate clients, event planners, hospitality groups, and lifestyle brands
  • Drive bulk-order opportunities for seasonal hampers, branded gifting solutions, customized bakery products, and floral arrangements
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective B2B clients
Corporate Sales & Key Account Management
  • Acquire and manage corporate accounts across the UAE market
  • Prepare proposals, quotations, and tailored gifting solutions
  • Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing structures
  • Ensure strong client retention through relationship management and service delivery coordination
Partnerships & Channel Expansion
  • Identify collaboration opportunities with retail outlets, cafés, lifestyle stores, and malls
  • Support development of kiosk placements and pop-up opportunities
  • Explore strategic alliances with event agencies and gifting platforms
  • Strengthen brand visibility through partnerships and activations
Seasonal Campaigns & Event Sales
  • Lead corporate gifting initiatives during key seasonal campaigns such as Ramadan, Eid, National Day, Valentine's Day, and year-end festive periods
  • Support wedding and private-event sales opportunities
  • Coordinate customized gifting solutions aligned with client requirements
Revenue Ownership & Market Intelligence
  • Achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets
  • Track sales pipeline performance and forecast business growth
  • Monitor competitor activity and identify emerging market opportunities
  • Provide insights to leadership on expansion strategies

Requirements

Mandatory
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline
  • 3–6 years of UAE experience in business development or corporate sales
  • Experience within gifting, bakery, floral, hospitality, retail, or events sectors
  • Strong exposure to B2B client acquisition and relationship management
Preferred
  • Existing UAE corporate client network
  • Experience managing seasonal campaign-based sales cycles
  • Familiarity with CRM tools
  • Valid UAE driving license
Key Competencies
  • Corporate relationship development
  • Negotiation and closing capability
  • Partnership-building mindset
  • Target-driven performance orientation
  • Market awareness within UAE gifting and lifestyle sectors
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
KPIs
  • New corporate accounts acquired
  • Revenue target achievement (monthly / quarterly)
  • Seasonal campaign contribution
  • Client retention rate
  • Strategic partnership conversions
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