Business Development & Cultural Affairs Executive

Our client an event management organization is currently looking for a Business Development & Cultural Affairs Executive to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The selected candidate will play a key role in strengthening the organizations partnerships within the arts culture and creative sectors. This position combines business development partnership management and cultural diplomacy supporting the planning and delivery of high-profile events international collaborations and strategic cultural initiatives that enhance the organizations presence both locally and globally. Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Partnerships Identify initiate and manage partnerships with embassies cultural institutions and international organizations. Support the preparation of business proposals partnership decks and memorandums of understanding (MoUs). Research and recommend sponsorship opportunities and strategic collaborations aligned with the organizations cultural objectives. Maintain and nurture existing partner relationships to ensure engagement and satisfaction. Work closely with internal teams to align partnership goals with organizational priorities.Cultural Affairs & Engagement Support the planning coordination and execution of local and international cultural programs events and initiatives. Conduct research to identify opportunities for cultural collaborations and exchanges. Liaise with embassies VIPs and diplomatic entities to facilitate cultural engagement and representation. Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure cohesive messaging for all cultural partnerships. Coordinate the organizations participation in international festivals conferences and cultural platforms.Strategic & Administrative Support Prepare reports correspondence and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain an updated database of all cultural and partnership activities. Support the management of memberships with international cultural associations and networks.Requirements Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Arts & Culture International Relations or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development partnerships or cultural affairs within the arts events or public/private sector. Strong understanding of cultural diplomacy stakeholder engagement and event coordination. Excellent communication research and report-writing skills in English (Arabic is an advantage). High proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong presentation skills.. Work Location: Abu Dhabi To view other vacancies we have please check our website () and follow us on our social media accounts - LinkedIn / Instagram Follow the Black Pearl channel on WhatsApp. Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form of charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl please do call our office ator drop us a message on our website - . Key Skills Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Sales Pipeline,Salesforce,Inside Sales,Customer relationship management,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 18000 - 18000