Business Development Manager
STARLING ADS
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Business Development Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hybrid
Full-time
Business Development
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Own Starling Ads’ growth in the UAE. You will find, pitch and close brands that need identity, content, immersive spaces, and AI-powered automation, working directly with the founder and a creative team of designers, 3D artists and developers.
Starling Ads is a Dubai-based creative and AI implementation studio. We work across four divisions: Brands & Identity, Content & Campaigns, Spaces & Experiences, and Systems & Automation. We are a small, fast team with access to a global network of designers, developers, artists, and production houses, so we can deliver work far beyond our size.
As Business Development Manager, you are the voice of Starling in the market. You will build the pipeline, run the sales process from first contact to signed proposal, and bring client needs back to the team so we deliver on time every time. This is a founder-level opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, visible impact, and a growing share of the revenue they create.
Shoot your CV at careers@starlingads.com
What you'll do
Build and manage a qualified pipeline of UAE businesses across SMEs, real estate, hospitality, retail, luxury, F&B and professional services
Research, prospect and reach out through LinkedIn, email, calls, WhatsApp, networking events and referrals
Run discovery calls and client meetings to understand business goals and recommend the right Starling services
Prepare proposals, quotations and presentations with the Creative Director and the design team
Negotiate and close deals using Starling’s pricing and payment rules (including advance payment terms)
Keep the CRM updated daily: leads, follow-ups, stages, forecasts
Work with production and design teams on handovers, timelines and client expectations
Build long-term client relationships and identify upsell and repeat business
Track and report weekly and monthly numbers: leads, meetings, proposals, conversions, revenue
Represent Starling Ads with professionalism, ethics and credibility in every interaction
What you'll bring
3+ years of B2B business development or sales experience, preferably in an agency, creative, marketing, design, tech or production environment
Proven track record of closing deals in the UAE market
Strong network or the ability to open doors in the UAE business community
Excellent communication in English; Arabic, Hindi or other regional languages are a strong advantage
Confident presenting and pitching to business owners and decision-makers
Good understanding of branding, digital marketing, content, 3D/spatial design or AI/automation services (or the drive to learn quickly)
Comfortable with CRM tools, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Excel/Sheets and AI tools
Self-driven, target-oriented and accountable, with a commitment to deadlines and delivery
Valid UAE driving license preferred
What we offer
Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission on closed deals
Direct mentorship from the Professionals in Marketing & Sales
Real ownership, with the freedom to build and shape the sales function
Access to a global network of top creative and technical talent
Hands-on exposure to AI tools, automation and cutting-edge creative technology
LinkedIn and AI tool subscriptions provided for your work
Clear growth path to Head of Business Development as the company scales
Performance bonuses linked to revenue milestones
A culture built on ethics, quality and credibility
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