Business Development Executive

Job DescriptionBusiness Development ExecutiveFull-Time · On-Site · Dubai MarinaAbout Steleo AgencySteleo is a brand strategy and creative agency specialising in the real estate and luxury goods sector. We work with property developers, brokerages, interior design firms, contractors and luxury goods across the UAE to build brands that command attention and marketing that converts. Strategy and branding are at the core of what we do. Paid advertising, SEO, content, and social media extend that foundation.We are selective, strategic, and premium. We are now looking for a Business Development Executive to own our commercial pipeline and bring the right real estate clients to Steleo.The RoleA full-cycle business development role targeting real estate developers, brokerages, interior design firms, contractors and luxury goods across the UAE and GCC. You will own the pipeline from cold outreach through to signed contract, leading with brand strategy and creative to position Steleo as the go-to marketing partner for real estate & luxury goods businesses that take their brand seriously. You will work directly with the Agency Lead and collaborate with strategy and creative on pitches, proposals, and credentials.Key ResponsibilitiesOutreach & PipelineExecute structured cold calling campaigns targeting senior decision-makers across Steleo's priority real estate & luxury goods sectorsDevelop personalised outreach sequences via phone, email, and LinkedIn that open real conversationsBuild pipeline through cold outreach, referrals, networking, events, and strategic partnershipsPitching & ClosingLead discovery conversations focused on brand positioning, business goals, and growth challengesCollaborate with strategy and creative to develop tailored, brand-led proposals for each real estate prospectArticulate the value of brand strategy to clients who think of marketing as execution onlyNegotiate and close retainer agreements, consistently meeting new business targetsRelationship & Commercial ManagementNurture long-term prospects who are not yet ready to buy and build a strong real estate & luxury goods referral networkMaintain an accurate CRM with pipeline data, contact notes, and next stepsDeliver regular pipeline reports to the Agency Lead and contribute to Steleo's go-to-market positioningWhat We’re Looking ForEssentialProven experience in a marketing environment and understanding of market agency services.Proven BD or sales track record in the UAE or GCC, with experience selling into real estate or a property-adjacent or luxury goods sectorComfortable with cold calling as a core part of the role, structured, researched, and confident on the phoneFull sales cycle ownership from cold outreach to signed contractAble to sell upstream, positioning brand strategy as the foundation, not a nice-to-haveStrong communicator at Director and C-suite level, in person, on the phone, and in writingExperience closing retainer-based, service-led contracts in a creative or brand contextExperience writing reports and presenting opportunities for growth.Highly organised, self-motivated, and target-drivenDesirableExisting network across UAE real estate, developers, brokerages, interior designers, contractors or luxury goodsFamiliarity with Dubai's marketing and, or property market dynamics, off‑plan launches, and investor behaviourUnderstanding of how brand positioning drives commercial outcomes in a high-value property marketBackground in or knowledge of brand strategy or creative agency servicesThe Right PersonYou pick up the phone, you do not wait for warm leads, you go and create them. You approach cold calling with structure and confidence and know how to turn a cold conversation into a real opportunity. You also build trust over time and understand that the best agency relationships start long before a contract is signed. You know real estate and the luxury product market and or the marketing agency world. You know branding. You can walk into a meeting with a developer or broker and make a compelling case for why their brand is their most valuable commercial asset. You sell upstream, you close with confidence, and you hold yourself to a high standard.What We OfferA key commercial seat at a brand strategy and creative agency with a strong real estate client baseFull autonomy to own the new business function with direct access to the Agency LeadReal opportunity to grow with the agency as we scaleHow to ApplyApply to: hello@steleoagency.comwww.steleoagency.comJob Type: Full-time#J-18808-Ljbffr