Business Development Manager

Wood Wizards is a creative studio based in Dubai, specialising in hands-on woodworking workshops and creative experiences for children and families. We work with schools, children’s centres, brands, and event organisers to deliver engaging, high-quality experiences that combine creativity, learning, and craftsmanship. We are currently expanding in the UAE market with a strong focus on partnerships, corporate collaborations, and unlocking new growth opportunities. Role Purpose The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving the growth of Wood Wizards through strategic partnerships, new business opportunities, and expansion of commercial channels. This is not an operational or teaching role. The focus is purely on growth, partnerships, and business expansion. The ideal candidate is a commercially driven professional with strong experience in partnerships, sales, and business development, capable of scaling business opportunities across the UAE. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute business development strategies to support company growth and revenue targets Identify and acquire new business opportunities across relevant sectors Build and maintain long-term partnerships with children’s centres, clubs, educational organisations, and community spaces Develop collaborations with event organisers, agencies, and lifestyle brands Approach and secure corporate clients and group bookings Create and expand new sales and partnership channels in the UAE market Negotiate commercial terms and partnership agreements Represent Wood Wizards at industry events, networking meetings, and business forums Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities Maintain pipeline tracking and reporting of business development activities (CRM if applicable) Collaborate with internal teams to align partnerships with operational capabilities Qualifications & Experience 3–5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or commercial roles Experience in events, education, family entertainment, lifestyle, or related industries is a plus Proven ability to generate and close business opportunities Strong network within the UAE market is highly desirable Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset Key Competencies Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinking with a commercial focus Proactive, self-driven, and highly accountable Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Professional, resilient, and adaptable in dynamic environments What We Offer Competitive fixed salary based on experience Performance-based bonuses (depending on agreed KPIs and results) Health insurance Paid annual leave Flexible working arrangement (results-focused approach, not strict office hours) Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role in business development as the company scales Direct impact on company growth strategy and revenue expansion Work in a creative, international, and fast-growing environment #BusinessDevelopment #BusinessDevelopmentManager #Partnerships #PartnershipManager #Sales #SalesManager #CommercialManager #Growth #GrowthManager #StrategicPartnerships #CorporateSales #B2BSales #DubaiJobs #UAEJobs Show more Show less

3–5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or commercial roles. Experience in events, education, family entertainment, lifestyle, or related industries is a plus. Proven ability to generate and close business opportunities. Strong network within the UAE market is highly desirable. Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.

Develop and execute business development strategies to support company growth and revenue targets. Identify and acquire new business opportunities across relevant sectors. Build and maintain long-term partnerships with children’s centres, clubs, educational organisations, and community spaces. Develop collaborations with event organisers, agencies, and lifestyle brands. Approach and secure corporate clients and group bookings. Create and expand new sales and partnership channels in the UAE market. Negotiate commercial terms and partnership agreements. Represent Wood Wizards at industry events, networking meetings, and business forums. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities. Maintain pipeline tracking and reporting of business development activities (CRM if applicable). Collaborate with internal teams to align partnerships with operational capabilities.