Requirements
Candidates must have 3-5 years of sales or business development experience, with at least 2 years in an advertising, creative, digital, or media agency. A demonstrated track record of winning new business in the UAE market is essential, along with strong English communication skills and familiarity with AI-assisted prospecting tools. A degree or MBA in Marketing, Business, Advertising, or a related field is required.
Description
Senior Executive - Sales & Business DevelopmentCompany: MOTAD – Integrated Growth & Creative Agency | www.motad.aeDivision: Sales & New Business | Creative / Digital / Production / Events / BTLLocation: Business Bay, DubaiEmployment Type: Full-TimeCandidates with active UAE market experience in an advertising or creative agency environment will be given priority consideration.ABOUT MOTADMOTAD is a Dubai-based integrated growth and creative agency. We operate across brand strategy, digital marketing, content production, events, and BTL - helping brands grow across the UAE and wider GCC. We're expanding our new business function and looking for a hunter who knows how to open doors and close deals in this market.THE ROLEThis is a pure new business role. You'll be responsible for identifying, approaching, and converting brands and companies into paying MOTAD clients. You own the pipeline - from first contact and pitch development all the way through to signed agreements.If you've worked in agency sales before and know how to navigate the UAE market, this role offers real commercial ownership and a direct seat at the growth table.WHAT YOU'LL DO– Identify and target companies and brands across UAE and the GCC that are a strategic fit for MOTAD's integrated offering– Build and manage a structured, active prospect pipeline with consistent follow-through– Lead outreach across email, LinkedIn, referrals, and industry events to generate qualified meetings– Develop compelling pitch decks and credentials presentations tailored to each prospect's business challenge– Conduct discovery meetings, understand client marketing objectives, and position MOTAD's services accordingly– Negotiate and close new business agreements, coordinating with creative and strategy leads for pitch support– Use AI tools (such as ChatGPT and LinkedIn Sales Navigator) to scale prospecting, research, and outreach efficiency– Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and share structured updates with leadership– Represent MOTAD at industry events, networking forums, and client meetings across the UAEWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORMust Have:– 3–5 years of sales or business development experience, with at least 2 years in an advertising, creative, digital, or media agency– Demonstrated track record of winning new business in the UAE market– Strong English communication skills - written, verbal, and in the room; Arabic is an advantage– Confidence navigating C-suite and senior marketing stakeholders– Experience preparing and delivering agency credentials and pitch presentations– Working familiarity with AI-assisted prospecting and outreach tools– Degree or MBA in Marketing, Business, Advertising, or a related fieldGood to Have:– Existing network across marketing and brand decision-makers in the UAE or GCC– Exposure to integrated agency offerings - digital, production, events, BTL– Prior experience with retainer-based or project-based agency commercial modelsWHY JOIN MOTADYou'll have the full backing of a creative and digital team behind every pitch - and the autonomy to go after the accounts you believe in. This is a role with real ownership, direct leadership visibility, and performance-linked earning potential.Send your resume at [HIDDEN TEXT] with the subject Application for Sales & BD