Partnerships & Business Representative (UAE)

CIELO is a creative growth agency and brand incubator with offices in Dubai, Miami and Germany. We build the strategy and systems behind a brand first, then the content that carries it. Our clients range from wealth managers and fintechs to consumer brands and growth-stage companies across the region. The role We’re looking for a well-connected, commercially sharp partnerships lead to grow CIELO’s presence in the UAE. You’ll open doors, build real relationships, and turn them into long-term clients and strategic partners. This is a hunter role with a strategist’s head: you’ll own the full cycle from first conversation to signed agreement. What you’ll doBuild new relationships with founders, CMOs and decision-makers across finance, hospitality, wellness, real estate and consumer brands in the UAEIdentify and develop strategic partnerships (referral partners, family offices, accelerators, complementary agencies, venues and communities)Own and manage a healthy pipeline in our CRM, from first touch through proposal to closeRun discovery calls, understand each prospect’s growth challenges, and shape the right engagement with our strategy teamRepresent CIELO at events, networking circles and industry gatherings across Dubai and Abu DhabiDevelop a quarterly partnership and business development strategy, with clear targets and reportingNegotiate terms and close deals, then hand over smoothly to delivery for a strong client start What you bring3+ years in business development, partnerships or B2B sales in the UAE, ideally in agency, media, consulting or professional servicesAn established network in the UAE business community and the confidence to use itA proven record of building pipeline and closing deals, not just generating leadsStrong strategic thinking: you can read a business and see where growth is being left on the tableExcellent communication in English; Arabic is a strong plusComfortable with CRM discipline (HubSpot or similar) and weekly pipeline reportingPolished, credible presence with senior and high-net-worth stakeholders What we offerCompetitive base plus uncapped commission on closed businessDirect access to the founder and a seat in shaping CIELO’s regional growthA portfolio of premium brands and high-calibre work to sell with confidenceFlexibility, autonomy and an international team across three offices