Sales Executive / Business Development Executive

Role Description This is a part-time, hybrid Sales Executive / Business Development Executive role based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with some flexibility for work from home. The role focuses on identifying and engaging potential advertisers, sponsors, and strategic partners within and around the mushroom and broader agrifood sectors. Daily tasks include prospecting, outreach via email, calls, and meetings, presenting media and partnership opportunities, and managing a structured sales pipeline. The Executive will collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to align commercial offerings with audience needs, prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and support client onboarding. The role also involves monitoring market trends, maintaining accurate CRM records, and contributing ideas to grow revenue and expand the platform’s global reach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in sales, business development, or account management, ideally within media, agriculture, food, or related industries.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities, including confident client-facing interaction in person and online.
• Capability to conduct market research, identify prospects, and manage a structured sales pipeline using CRM or similar tools.
• Comfort with digital platforms and social media, and ability to understand and clearly communicate digital advertising and sponsorship options.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a hybrid environment, balancing field meetings and remote tasks.
• Professional proficiency in English; additional languages relevant to the region or global agrifood markets are an advantage.
• Interest in or exposure to agriculture, mushrooms, or food systems is beneficial, with willingness to learn industry specifics.
• Relevant educational background or equivalent practical experience in sales, marketing, business, or a related field.