Business Development Manager Middle East
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Fuku. Dubai · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Win advertisers in Dubai while developing local partners and managing commercial relationships
- Build regional business development plans and organize an ecosystem of clients and partners
- Create proposals, bid documents, and partnership structures, then move deals through signing
- Track commercialization results and client feedback to forecast growth and identify improvements
- Coordinate with product, content, legal, and local operations teams during regional rollout
What you bring
- You have experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial work
- You communicate and negotiate effectively across cultures, with Middle East market exposure as a strong advantage
- You speak fluent English, while Arabic would strengthen your application
- You work confidently in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Who this fits
This role suits a commercially focused business development professional who can acquire advertisers, build partnerships, and close agreements in the Middle East. You will be based onsite in Dubai and work with international stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.
From the employer
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.
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