Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate

Location : Emaar Square, Downtown, Dubai, UAE

About the role

We are an established Ayurveda and wellness business with a 50 plus member team in India and a global clientele, expanding our presence in Dubai across education consultancy, healthcare consultancy and e-commerce.

We are seeking a proactive Business Development Associate to join as our first Dubai-based employee , working directly with the founder and collaborating with our team in India.

The role combines sales, partnerships, social media and launch coordination. Experience in social media and online sales is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBITIES:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UAE and international markets.
• Drive online sales across our products, consultations and educational offerings.
• Manage enquiries from social media, WhatsApp, email and the website, qualifying leads and following through to conversion.
• Work with the content and marketing teams to turn social media engagement into enquiries and sales.
• Build partnerships with retailers, hotels, wellness businesses, educational organisation and corporate clients.
• Prepare proposals, presentations and commercial quotations.
• Support the launch and growth of the online store, new products and educational offerings.
• Coordinate with our team in India, suppliers and fulfilment partners to deliver on commitments.
• Represent the business at meetings, exhibitions and networking events.
• Maintain a sales pipeline and track outreach, conversions and revenue.

CANDIDATE REQUIRMENT:

• 2–4 years of experience in business development, sales or partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience in online sales and converting digital enquiries into paying customers.
• A practical understanding of social media platforms, particularly Instagram, and how they support customer acquisition and sales.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organisations and consistent follow-through.
• Comfortable working independently in Dubai while collaborating with an established team in India.
• An interest in wellness, healthcare services and education.
• UAE market experience preferred.
• Experience in e-commerce, wellness or education is an advantage.

What the role offers;

The opportunity to work directly with the founder and play a key role in the Dubai expansion of an established business with an international customer base, taking ownership of projects with measurable commercial impact.

Applications

Candidates should submit their CV with a brief example of how they used social media or online channels to generate leads and sales, outlining their contribution and the results achieved.

Pay: From AED7,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person