Business Development Manager

Company Description Auburn Digitech MENA a fully owned subsidiary of Auburn Digital Solution a Hakuhodo group company is a full-service digital agency headquartered in Mumbai, with branches in Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Dubai and Singapore. The company builds brands through 360-degree solutions and creates integrated digital experiences for diverse clients. Auburn’s teams bring varied expertise and years of experience across sectors such as FMCG, BFSI, sports, travel and hospitality, education, telecom, infrastructure, and entertainment. By combining strategic insight and creative execution, Auburn focuses on driving strong ROI for clients through its comprehensive range of services. Professionals joining Auburn can expect a dynamic, sector-spanning environment with opportunities to contribute to impactful digital initiatives. Role Description We are looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager (BDM) to lead new client acquisition and revenue growth for our digital marketing agency in the UAE and GCC market. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of digital marketing services (SEO, Paid Media, Social Media, Content, Web Development, Branding) and a proven track record of selling to SMEs, corporates, and regional brands across the GCC. You'll be responsible for identifying opportunities, building relationships with decision-makers, and closing deals that drive company growth. Responsibilities Business Development & Sales Identify, prospect, and qualify new business opportunities across industries (retail, real estate, F&B, healthcare, e-commerce, hospitality, etc.) Generate leads through networking, referrals, cold outreach, LinkedIn, events, and market research Build and manage a strong sales pipeline using CRM tools (HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce, etc.) Achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly revenue and new-client acquisition targets Skills and Knowledge Solid understanding of digital marketing services: SEO, PPC/Google Ads, Meta/TikTok Ads, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Web Development, Branding Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills Excellent presentation, pitching, and proposalwriting abilities CRM proficiency (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, or similar) Strong communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus) Reporting & Forecasting Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and conversion metrics Report weekly/monthly on business development KPIs to leadership Provide feedback to improve service offerings based on client needs Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 3–5 years of experience in business development / sales, preferably within a digital marketing agency, advertising agency, or media company Proven experience selling to UAE/GCC-based clients (agency-side experience strongly preferred) Existing network of marketing decision-makers in the UAE is a strong advantage Education Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field (MBA is a plus) Other Requirements UAE driving license preferred Valid UAE residency / transferable visa (or willingness to relocate) Willingness to travel locally for client meetings What We Offer Competitive base salary + commission/incentive structure Health insurance (as per UAE labor law) Career growth in a fastscaling digital agency Exposure to diverse industries and regional/international brands • Dynamic, collaborative agency culture Show more Show less