business development executive (freelance)

Company Description AVERRA DESIGNING is an architecture and design consultancy delivering residential, commercial, hospitality, cultural, and religious projects across diverse sectors. The firm is known for its distinctive expertise in Islamic Architecture and heritage-inspired design, creating contemporary spaces that honor cultural identity and tradition. AVERRA offers architectural and interior design, renovation consultancy, architectural visualization, master planning, and design development services. Its approach blends thoughtful design with technical excellence and contextual understanding to deliver timeless, functional environments. The team is driven by a belief that architecture should inspire, serve communities, and create lasting value for future generations. Role Description The Business Development Executive (freelance) will support AVERRA DESIGNING in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within architecture and design markets. This part-time, hybrid role is based in Dubai, with a mix of on-site client meetings and internal collaboration, along with some work-from-home flexibility for research, outreach, and follow-ups. Day-to-day responsibilities include generating leads, nurturing client relationships, preparing proposals, coordinating with design teams to tailor services to client needs, and maintaining accurate records of prospects and opportunities. The role also involves monitoring market trends, representing AVERRA at relevant events, and contributing to business development strategies that strengthen the firm’s presence in target sectors. Qualifications • Candidates should possess strong skills in New Business Development and Lead Generation to identify, pursue, and convert opportunities. • Candidates should possess solid Business and Account Management skills to manage pipelines, support negotiations, and maintain long-term client relationships. • Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication and confident client-facing interaction. • Experience in architecture, interior design, or construction-related industries is highly beneficial. • Proven ability to work independently in a freelance capacity and collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment. • Comfort with basic CRM or sales tracking tools and proficiency in standard office software. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Design, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a results-oriented approach to meeting business development targets. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Design, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience. Experience in architecture, interior design, or construction-related industries is highly beneficial. Proven ability to work independently in a freelance capacity and collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment. Comfortable with basic CRM or sales tracking tools and proficiency in standard office software.

Generate leads and nurture client relationships; prepare proposals; coordinate with design teams to tailor services to client needs; maintain accurate records of prospects and opportunities; monitor market trends; represent AVERRA at relevant events; contribute to business development strategies to strengthen the firm’s presence in target sectors.