Business Development Manager

Clapp is looking to hire a Business Development Manager with a background in IT related field, with local knowledge of the market, including business and economic developments across the UAE. The candidate is tasked to set & achieve monthly & yearly sales targets by implementing a multi-channel sales strategy, lead and represent the brand, set milestones, and implement growth strategies locally and regionally. Meet media, influencers, members, clients, and other client stakeholders on a regular basis. Duties and Responsibilities • Set & achieve monthly & yearly sales targets by implementing a multi-channel sales strategy. • Be a key lead in communications outputs, taking ownership of messaging, brand optics, and key stakeholders. • Lead and represent the brand, set milestones, and implement growth strategies locally and regionally. • Be able to manage teams and develop their skill sets. • Meet media, influencers, members, clients, and other client stakeholders on a regular basis. • Local knowledge of the market, including business and economic developments across the UAE. • Possess solid experience within IT related business categories/industries. • Possess solid regional media and influencer relations. • Possess solid business ties across multiple business categories/industries. • Report to CEO with detailed reports, metrics, and financial indicators. • Able to work in fast paced environment • Bilingual Arabic/English preferred • Identify potential countries and franchisees • Conduct market studies on preferred markets • Coordinate with other team members to maximize retail growth Qualifications • Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management, ideally within investment management, financial services, or related sectors. • Strong skills in market research, opportunity analysis, and strategic planning, with the ability to translate insights into actionable business initiatives. • Proficiency in negotiation, presentation, and communication, including creating proposals, pitch materials, and business cases for diverse stakeholders. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage. • High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in client and team interactions. Show more Show less

Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management; Strong skills in market research, opportunity analysis, and strategic planning; Proficiency in negotiation, presentation, and communication; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; An advanced degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage.

Set and achieve monthly and yearly sales targets by implementing a multi-channel sales strategy. Be a key lead in communications outputs, taking ownership of messaging, brand optics, and key stakeholders. Lead and represent the brand, set milestones, and implement growth strategies locally and regionally. Manage teams and develop their skill sets. Meet media, influencers, members, clients, and other client stakeholders regularly. Report to CEO with detailed reports, metrics, and financial indicators. Identify potential countries and franchisees. Conduct market studies on preferred markets. Coordinate with other team members to maximize retail growth.