Business Development Manager Middle East

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About the role

Company Overview

Our client is a leading international media and digital content group with a strong presence across Asia and growing global influence.

The company operates large-scale content platforms covering entertainment, video, IP commercialization, and digital advertising, and is currently accelerating its commercial expansion in the Middle East region.

This role will be a key commercial hire supporting regional advertiser growth and local partnership development.

The work

Key Responsibilities

• Be based in the Middle East (Dubai) and lead local advertiser acquisition, partner development, and commercial relationship management.
• Develop and execute regional business development strategies, building a structured ecosystem of industry clients and partners.
• Prepare commercial proposals, bidding materials, and partnership models; drive deal execution and contract closure.
• Analyze commercialization performance through data tracking and client feedback, providing growth forecasts and optimization insights.
• Work closely with product, content, legal, and local operational teams to ensure smooth commercialization rollout in the region.

Who they want

Requirements

• Experience in Business Development, Partnerships, or Commercial roles.
• Prior exposure to Middle East markets is a strong plus.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Comfortable working in an international, fast-paced, and growth-driven environment.

Also

Why This Role

• Regional core role with high visibility and growth potential.
• Opportunity to help build Middle East commercialization from the ground up.
• Platform-level exposure with international stakeholders.
• Competitive compensation aligned with regional market standards.