Business Development Manager Middle East

Company Overview
Our client is a leading international media and digital content group with a strong presence across Asia and growing global influence.
The company operates large-scale content platforms covering entertainment, video, IP commercialization, and digital advertising, and is currently accelerating its commercial expansion in the Middle East region.
This role will be a key commercial hire supporting regional advertiser growth and local partnership development.

Key Responsibilities
- Be based in the Middle East (Dubai) and lead local advertiser acquisition, partner development, and commercial relationship management.
- Develop and execute regional business development strategies, building a structured ecosystem of industry clients and partners.
- Prepare commercial proposals, bidding materials, and partnership models; drive deal execution and contract closure.
- Analyze commercialization performance through data tracking and client feedback, providing growth forecasts and optimization insights.
- Work closely with product, content, legal, and local operational teams to ensure smooth commercialization rollout in the region.

Requirements
- Experience in Business Development, Partnerships, or Commercial roles.
- Prior exposure to Middle East markets is a strong plus.
- Strong cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Comfortable working in an international, fast-paced, and growth-driven environment.

Why This Role
- Regional core role with high visibility and growth potential.
- Opportunity to help build Middle East commercialization from the ground up.
- Platform-level exposure with international stakeholders.
- Competitive compensation aligned with regional market standards.