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Marketing And Business Development Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi, UAE with 5 recent postings.

In brief

A Marketing And Business Development Manager in the GCC region requires Excel, communication, CRM, analytical, negotiation. Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Marketing And Business Development ManagerMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates12,000 AED21,000 AED32,500 AED45,000 AED
Saudi Arabia11,500 SAR20,000 SAR31,000 SAR43,000 SAR
Qatar12,500 QAR22,000 QAR34,000 QAR47,000 QAR
Kuwait1,000 KWD1,700 KWD2,650 KWD3,700 KWD
Oman1,100 OMR1,900 OMR2,950 OMR4,100 OMR
Bahrain1,050 BHD1,800 BHD2,800 BHD3,900 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Marketing And Business Development Manager pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Market signals
500
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+5%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
22%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)17,500
Scale-up (50–500)21,000
Enterprise (500+)27,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
25,500
02Cloud & SaaS
23,500
03E-commerce
21,000
04Government tech
19,500
05Telecom
18,000

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • Enside Elevation Decor Design and Implementation LLC
  • Evening Candy factory
  • Fuel Professional Consulting
  • Booming Lifestyle Global Properties L.L.C

Active markets

  • saudi
  • uae
What a Marketing And Business Development Manager does
  • 01

    term relationships with developers, agencies, and investors in Dubai and Spain. Negotiate and manage partnerships with property developers and real estate stakeholders. Coordinate API

  • 02

    Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.

  • 03

    Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.

  • 04

    Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

  • 05

    Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.

  • 06

    Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.

  • 07

    Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.

  • 08

    Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Marketing And Business Development Manager salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Marketing And Business Development Manager in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.

  • Which GCC country pays Marketing And Business Development Manager salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Marketing And Business Development Manager salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.

  • Are these figures gross or net?

    All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.