Assistant Manager - Business Development

About the role

A globally recognized luxury home furnishing brand is hiring an Assistant Manager - Business Development through Black & Grey HR. The role is based in the UAE and focuses on developing new business opportunities, building relationships with key clients and channel partners, and expanding the brand's presence worldwide. The ideal candidate has prior experience in the carpet or home furnishing industry and a strong understanding of the South Asian market.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the UAE luxury carpet, rug and home furnishings market, using previous industry and home-country market exposure.
• Build and maintain relationships with interior designers, architects, design consultants, hospitality groups, real estate developers and corporate clients.
• Generate leads, hold client meetings, present product collections and convert opportunities into business.
• Develop and manage a sales pipeline with consistent follow-up and achievement of business development targets.
• Understand customer needs and coordinate with internal teams to propose carpet and rug solutions for residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing and emerging opportunities in the UAE and wider GCC.
• Represent the brand at industry events, exhibitions and networking forums, and prepare proposals, sales reports and pipeline reviews.
• Work with internal sales, retail and project teams to ensure a positive customer experience.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or a related field.
• Experience in business development or sales within the carpet, rug, flooring or home furnishings industry.
• Currently based in the UAE with a good understanding of the local market; preferably holds a self-sponsored visa.
• Established connections or the ability to build relationships with designers, architects, hospitality clients and developers.
• Proven ability to generate leads, negotiate commercially and convert prospects into business.
• Willingness to travel within the UAE for client meetings and networking.

Required skills

• Strong communication, presentation, networking and relationship-management skills.
• Commercially driven and proactive, comfortable working towards business development targets.
• Knowledge of the luxury or premium interiors segment is an advantage.