Business Development Manager - UAE Market

About the Role:

• Build, grow, and sustain long-term partnerships with Middle Eastern brands, cultural bodies, institutions, and creative entities.
• Source and negotiate strategic collaborations that elevate the club's cultural relevance and brand equity.
• Work closely with regional teams to co-develop initiatives, activate shared networks, and unlock cross-market opportunities.

• Design and deliver a curated calendar of member experiences, ensuring every event feels intentional, exclusive, and culturally rich.
• Oversee end-to-end event execution in collaboration with internal stakeholders and trusted external partners.
• Maintain full ownership of budgets, schedules, and operational planning to ensure flawless delivery.

• Create bespoke cultural and lifestyle offerings that resonate deeply with member interests and expectations.
• Collect insights and feedback to continuously evolve experiences and raise the standard of member satisfaction.

• Partner with marketing, brand, and operations teams to amplify the impact of partnerships and events.
• Safeguard brand consistency and storytelling across all activations and collaborations.

About the Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in any field of study.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership development, business growth, events, or cultural programming.
• Strong cultural literacy and genuine enthusiasm for Middle Eastern arts, heritage, and contemporary lifestyle.
• Established network or access to organizations, brands, or institutions across the Middle East.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation capabilities.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple initiatives with precision and attention to detail.
• Highly creative, with a refined sensibility for crafting distinctive, unforgettable experiences.
• Professional fluency in English; Arabic or additional regional languages are a strong advantage.

If you are ready for above, pls share your office to calvin.wan @ ambition.com.hk