Business Development Manager

About the role

The Business Development Manager will drive new‑business opportunities, manage pipelines and build strategic partnerships for Essence Adverts, ensuring growth across the agency’s service portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Opportunity management – respond to inbound inquiries, qualify prospects, lead discovery meetings and guide opportunities through the pipeline to closure.
• Pipeline and proposal orchestration – coordinate cross‑functional teams to produce proposals, maintain accurate CRM data and present weekly pipeline reviews.
• Partnerships and growth initiatives – identify and pursue priority prospects, develop referral and strategic partnerships, and represent the agency at industry events.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or related field.
• 2‑4 years of client‑facing experience in an advertising, digital, media or creative agency.
• Proven experience preparing proposals, credentials or pitch materials.
• Working knowledge of integrated agency services such as media, creative, social, influencer, branding, SEO, web development and production.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms (HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce or equivalent).
• Full professional fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• HubSpot
• Zoho
• Salesforce