Business Development Associate
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About the Role
SOCIO, a boutique digital marketing agency in Dubai, seeks a Business Development Associate to generate and convert new business opportunities. The role involves managing the full sales cycle, conducting market research, and building client relationships.
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Overview
**SOCIO** is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Dubai, working with some of the region’s most recognized brands, including **Ferrari World, FadeFit,** and **Wasl**.
We help ambitious brands grow through strategic thinking, strong creativity, and performance-driven marketing across social media, paid ads, branding, and digital experiences.
From social media and paid ads to branding, content, and websites, we focus on work that actually moves the needle.
About The Role
We are looking for a highly driven and proactive **Business Development Associate** to generate and convert new business opportunities for the agency.
This role requires someone who is confident in client-facing communication, understands the digital marketing landscape, and can build strong relationships with potential clients from the first conversation to deal closure.
You will be responsible for managing the complete sales cycle, maintaining consistent follow-ups, conducting market research, and representing Socio in meetings, networking opportunities, and client presentations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Identify and generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, referrals, networking, and partnerships
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads
- Manage client communication across calls, WhatsApp, email, virtual meetings, and in-person meetings
- Understand client requirements and propose suitable digital marketing solutions
- Conduct discovery calls and present agency services confidently
- Prepare proposals, quotations, presentations, and business pitches
- Follow up consistently with potential clients and maintain detailed records of all interactions
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify new business opportunities
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners
Experience And Skills
- 2-5 years of experience in Sales, Account Management, or Client Acquisition
- Prior experience in a digital marketing agency, advertising agency, media agency, or related industry is preferred
- Strong understanding of digital marketing services, including Social Media Marketing, Performance Marketing, SEO, Branding, Website Development, and Content Production
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to confidently handle client meetings and sales discussions
- Strong relationship-building and networking abilities
- Why Socio?
- **Work wherever you are:** We’re a fully remote team with the freedom to work from anywhere - no fixed location, no rigid setup
- **Startup exposure & ownership:** Get hands-on experience building systems from the ground up, working closely with decision-makers
- **Work with global brands:** Be part of a fast-growing Dubai-based digital marketing company working with diverse clients across industries and markets
- **Growth-focused culture:** Learn fast, take ownership, and grow your career with a team that values creativity, performance, and continuous learning
- Pay: AED6,000.00 per month
Application Question(S)
- How many years of experience do you have in lead generation, sales, client acquisition, or business development? (Enter a number)
- What is your current monthly salary in AED? Please enter a numeric value (Example: 3000)
- What is your notice period? (Write 0 if you are an immediate joiner.)
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dubai
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