Business Development Manager | Edelman Abu Dhabi – Edelman

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders.

The Business Development Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the new business process to ensure integration across teams in developing responses to new business requests and RFPs. Together with the Head of Operations, they will be responsible for leading all new business efforts to secure new clients and organically grow existing clients.

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• At least 7 years’ experience within an agency environment – Middle East experience in a hybrid communications and operations role would be a bonus.
• Advanced written and spoken English, as well as Arabic is necessary.
• Proven business development experience.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, namely Powerpoint and Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional management skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strategic thinker.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven and persuasive.
• Strong influencing ability and gravitas for internal and external engagement.
• Experience managing finances, including budget development.
• Team player who is focused on developing a collaborative work ethic within account teams and is committed to ensuring an excellent work environment.