Padel Operations & Business Development Executive (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

Black Pearl Consult is recruiting a Padel Operations & Business Development Executive in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for an Arabic-speaking professional with experience in business development, sales and relationship management, preferably in the padel or sports technology sector. The role expands the company's presence across the GCC by promoting a digital solution that streamlines padel club operations, building relationships with key decision-makers and developing new business.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business with padel clubs, multi-club operators and sports and leisure investment groups across the GCC.
• Build and maintain relationships with club owners, operators, management teams and other decision-makers.
• Promote and sell the digital application, showing how it improves club operations and business performance.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and client meetings to product demonstrations, negotiations and closing deals.
• Develop a pipeline of prospects and work with the technical team on client requirements and product demos.
• Conduct regular client visits and travel across the UAE and wider GCC.
• Monitor market trends and competitor offerings, and support client onboarding and adoption.
• Work independently in a flexible, remote-working environment, managing schedules and meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Sports Management or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in padel club operations, sports and leisure management or the padel industry is essential.
• Proven sales, business development or commercial partnership experience, preferably in sports, fitness, technology or SaaS.
• Strong understanding of padel club operations (bookings, memberships, tournaments, customer management).
• Experience selling technology solutions or software to businesses is an advantage; established connections with padel clubs or sports businesses in the UAE or GCC are highly desirable.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Valid UAE driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UAE and GCC.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage the entire sales process independently.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends for client meetings and visits.