Business Development Manager – Interiors

About the Role

We're looking for a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across our interiors, fit-out, visual merchandising, and signage divisions. You'll spend most of your time hunting for new opportunities and closing deals, while nurturing key existing relationships. This is a hands-on role where you'll directly impact our revenue and market presence across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition by identifying, qualifying, and pursuing opportunities in the interiors, fit-out, visual merchandising, and signage sectors (approximately 80% of your focus)
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline from initial lead generation through contract closure, tracking progress and forecasting accurately
• Conduct client meetings, site visits, and presentations to understand requirements and position our solutions competitively
• Negotiate commercial terms and prepare proposals, quotations, and offers in coordination with operations, design, and delivery teams
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, architects, contractors, and key decision-makers across the region
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to inform strategy and identify new verticals for growth

Requirements

• 6–10 years of proven sales and business development experience, with a track record of closing new business
• Experience in interiors, fit-outs, visual merchandising, or signage sectors (highly preferred)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Demonstrated experience in team management and sales reporting/pipeline management
• Proven success in new business acquisition and client relationship management
• Valid UAE Driving License (mandatory) and willingness to travel within the UAE for client meetings and business activities
• Nice to have: Experience with CRM systems, knowledge of UAE construction/retail markets, or background in project-based sales