Job Title Business Development Senior Officer (Corporate & Events) Department Operations Reporting ToBusiness Development Manager
Job Purpose The Business Development Senior Officer (Corporate Gifting, Events & Hospitality) drives growth across two connected B2B segments: corporate gifting partnerships and hospitality/events accounts (hotels, venues, and event management companies). The role is responsible for winning new corporate and hospitality clients, managing key accounts across both segments, and positioning Floward as the preferred partner for corporate gifting programs, activations, and event-related floral and gift solutions. Success in this role requires an existing network in either or both spaces, strong account management discipline, and close coordination with the wider Floward Business team to avoid duplicated or conflicting outreach to shared clients.
Key Responsibilities Corporate Gifting Development Identify and develop corporate gifting opportunities with businesses, brands, and agencies recurring gifting programs, seasonal campaigns, employee/client gifting, and custom branded gift concepts. Prepare tailored gifting proposals in coordination with the creative team and manage delivery timelines for corporate gifting orders end to end. Corporate & Events Client Development Identify and target new opportunities across hotels, venues, and event management companies. Leverage existing portfolio of contacts within the events and hospitality industry to secure partnerships. Act as the primary point of contact for event organizers and hospitality clients, ensuring Floward’s offerings are well represented. Proposal & Contract Management Prepare tailored proposals for corporates, hotels, corporate events, and activations. Support negotiations on terms, pricing, and service packages in line with business development guidelines. Ensure agreements and contracts are aligned with client expectations and company standards. Relationship Building & Account Management Build and maintain strong relationships with big corporates and key accounts in events and hospitality. Conduct regular client meetings, visits, and follow-ups to sustain long-term partnerships. Represent Floward at relevant industry forums, trade fairs, and corporate networking events. Sales & Revenue Growth Achieve sales targets and revenue objectives in the events and hospitality segment. Track sales performance, pipeline progress, and conversion rates. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customized event solutions for clients.
Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with creative, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution of event-related orders. Coordinate with marketing to develop campaigns and promotional materials for corporate and hospitality clients.
Skills and Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. Professional Experience3–6 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or key account management ideally in related consumer-facing industry. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales/revenue targets. Experience managing corporate client relationships end-to-end, from acquisition through renewal. Soft Skills and Competencies Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills. Excellent relationship management and client-facing communication (Arabic and English). Commercial acumen with the ability to structure proposals and pricing that balance client needs and margin. Organized and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency in CRM tools and Excel/reporting for pipeline and account tracking is a plus Self-starter who can work both independently on new business and collaboratively across teams for account delivery
About Floward :
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Founded in 2017, Floward is an online flowers and gifting company; we pride ourselves in creating a seamless experience for our customers and making sending flowers and gifts as enjoyable as receiving them. We source our flowers daily from the best growers and farmers around the world to create one of a kind stunning arrangements and plants that fit every occasion. We also partner with local and international brands to offer a wide range of gifts including chocolate, perfumes, cakes and more, coupled with our arrangements to create the perfect gift. Operating in 36 cities in nine countries across the MENA region and UK, we guarantee same-day delivery across the board through our own refrigerated fleet to ensure our arrangements arrive fresh to the customer.