Business Development Manager (Event & Production)

About the role

Daos Hub, the operating base of Daos in Dubai, combines work and collaboration spaces with events, content production and business support. As Business Development Manager, you will drive revenue growth for the service stream and position Daos as a key business partner for companies across the MENA region. The role covers the full business development cycle, from finding opportunities and building relationships to negotiating and closing deals, with a focus on events, production and design services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to closing deals.
• Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into clients.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners.
• Develop tailored commercial proposals and offers for different customer segments.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Events, Production and Operations teams to develop and deliver service offerings.
• Represent Daos Hub at internal and external events to build relationships and generate business.
• Maintain the sales pipeline in HubSpot CRM.
• Bring new ideas and explore creative approaches to meet sales KPIs.
• Contribute to scaling the business development function and building the team as the stream grows.

Required profile

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in sales and/or business development.
• Proven experience managing the full sales cycle and closing deals.
• Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Economics, Management or Marketing.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Nice to have: experience with the MENA market or an established regional network; background in IT, Web3, events, production or creative industries; experience generating leads through networking, events and partnerships; experience building or scaling a business development team.

Required skills

• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably HubSpot.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.