Business Development Executive

Join Motad as a Business Development Executive and take the lead in crafting the future of brand storytelling in the UAE. We are looking for a target-oriented professional to translate our creative capabilities into business results. In this role, you will have high autonomy to hunt for new opportunities, manage a robust pipeline, and deliver bold solutions that help our clients break through the status quo.

• Identify and approach potential clients across the UAE to generate a steady stream of qualified leads for agency services.
• Build and manage a high-velocity sales pipeline, securing meetings with key decision-makers and brand managers.
• Convert complex client requirements into clear, actionable briefs for internal creative, digital, and production teams.
• Prepare and deliver assertive proposals, credentials decks, and quotations that negotiate and close high-value deals.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets while identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within the existing portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative and production departments to ensure proposed solutions are both innovative and executable.

• 2-5 years of proven business development or sales experience within a creative, advertising, or digital agency.
• Extensive experience operating within the UAE market with a track record of successful lead generation and deal closure.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with an assertive and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to translate client needs into structured, strategic agency briefs.
• Experience selling comprehensive agency services, including creative campaigns, branding, social media, and digital marketing.

• An established network of client contacts within the UAE market.
• A valid UAE driving license.
• Proficiency with CRM tools for meticulous pipeline and lead management.
• A strong network in specific sectors such as F&B, hospitality, retail, real estate, or healthcare.

• Attainment of monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• Conversion rate of qualified leads to signed contracts.
• Growth of the active client portfolio through new logo acquisition.
• Accuracy and clarity of briefs transitioned to internal teams.

Standard UAE labor law benefits apply, including health insurance and paid leave. Opportunity to work in a high-growth environment with access to cutting-edge production capabilities from CGI to physical fabrication.

Motad is a collective of Creators, Brand Builders, Storytellers, and Trendsetters. Our mission is to elevate brands by crafting connections, integrating concepts, and transforming trends. We operate with intentionality and a focus on differentiation, ensuring that every project we touch stands out in a crowded marketplace.

This is an on-site role in the UAE within a highly collaborative and real-time communication environment. Our workspace is designed for those who value directness and high impact.

Our process typically involves an initial screening, a formal interview with the leadership team, and a final discussion regarding targets and strategy.