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Business Development Manager / Senior Sales Executive – Art & Creative Experiences

Posted on Feb 03, 2026
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Arts / Entertainment / Media
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Education: Bachelors
Experience: 7 Years
Salary: 12000 - 15000 UAE Dirhams (Monthly)

Job Description

Location
Dubai, UAE (Field-based + Studio)

Role Summary
We are looking for a highly driven, field-based sales professional to grow our art studio’s B2B and B2C business across:
•Schools & educational institutions (school trips, workshops)
•Tour operators & travel companies
•Corporates (team building, corporate events)
•Event agencies & mall activations
•Private events (birthdays, festivals, offsite activations)

This role focuses on active business development, partnerships, and long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
•Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities across:
oSchools & nurseries
oCorporates & HR departments
oEvent agencies
oTour operators & DMCs
oHotels, malls, community spaces
•Sell onsite and offsite workshops, activations, and experiences
•Conduct in-person meetings, presentations, and pitches
•Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
•Negotiate pricing, proposals, and contracts
•Wall Murals, 3D Art Relief and sculptures


Schools & Education Sales
•Build relationships with:
oSchool administrators
oActivity coordinators
oTrip coordinators
•Align offerings with academic calendars and school needs
•Secure repeat and annual partnerships

Corporate & Events Sales
•Pitch team building workshops and creative corporate experiences
•Work with HR, Admin, and Events teams
•Secure corporate bookings, brand activations, and festivals

Client Relationship Management
•Maintain long-term partnerships and repeat business
•Ensure smooth handover to operatio after sale
•Gather feedback and identify upsell opportunities

Reporting & Coordination
•Maintain CRM or structured lead tracking
•Weekly reporting on:
oLeads
oMeetings
oConversions
oRevenue pipeline
•Coordinate with operations, artists, and management

Requirements (Must-Have)
•7+ years of proven sales experience (B2B preferred)
•UAE driving license (mandatory)
•Dubai residence / valid UAE residency
•Strong field sales experience in Dubai
•Excellent English communication skills (Arab is a plus)
•Proven ability to close deals and build long-term accounts
•Comfortable with targets, KPIs, and performance tracking
•Highly organized and self-motivated

Preferred Experience
•Experience in:
oEvents
oEducation services
oCorporate training
oTeam building
oKids activities
oHospitality or experiential services
•Existing network in schools, corporates, or event agencies is a major plus

Personality & Soft Skills
•Confident, presentable, and professional
•Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
•Persistent and resilient
•Excellent follow-up discipline
•Entrepreneurial mindset (acts like it’s their own business)


Working Conditions
•Field-based role (meetings, site visits, networking)
•Flexible working hours depending on client needs
•Studio-based meetings when required


Skills Required

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