Business Development Manager

← All roles Business Development Business Development Manager • Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Hybrid • Full-time • Business Development Apply for this role Applications close 30 November 2026 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 [email protected] 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 Apply for this role Share role More open roles Engineer DesignerSpaces & Experiences • India (remote or India-based), with occasional travel to Dubai, UAE • Hybrid Not seeing your role? Great people are always worth a conversation. Introduce yourself

3+ years of B2B business development or sales experience, preferably in an agency, creative, marketing, design, tech or production environment

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