Growth & Partnerships Manager

About the role

Mbrace, a fast‑growing marketing and advertising agency headquartered in Dubai, is seeking a Growth & Partnerships Manager to drive revenue growth across the United Arab Emirates. You will own the full business development cycle, from prospecting to closing, while collaborating with strategy, creative, digital and account teams.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities through outreach, networking, referrals and market research.
• Collaborate with account teams to upsell and cross‑sell agency services to existing clients.
• Develop and execute a growth plan to meet agreed revenue targets for new business, account expansion and partnership‑generated revenue.
• Manage the entire sales cycle: discovery meetings, presentations, proposals, negotiations and deal closure.
• Establish and activate strategic partnerships with referral partners and complementary businesses.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecast revenue and report on pipeline health.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Minimum four years of business development or sales experience within a marketing/advertising agency.
• Proven track record of winning agency clients and achieving revenue targets.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with senior decision‑makers.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CRM software.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based commission.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements subject to client and business needs.
• Collaborative agency environment with diverse clients and projects.