About YAZ Media
YAZ Media is one of the fastest-growing strategic media agencies based in Dubai, recognised by Adweek for our rapid expansion, creative excellence, and results-driven approach, ranking number 13 as one of the fastest-growing agencies worldwide. We partner with the biggest brands in the world across tech, government, finance, retail, and lifestyle sectors to create content, creative campaigns, media strategies, Public relations, and
We are now expanding into London, establishing our first UK-based presence to serve European clients and build a high-performance commercial hub.
To accelerate this expansion, we are hiring a London Expansion Lead, a senior operator who can build the market from the ground up, open doors, close flagship clients, and establish YAZ Media as a top-tier partner in the UK.
Role Overview:
This role is entrepreneurial, senior, and commercially aggressive.
You will be responsible for:
* Launching YAZ Media’s presence in London
* Building the UK pipeline from scratch
* Securing high-value clients and anchor accounts
* Establishing partnerships and market visibility
* Acting as the commercial face of YAZ Media in the UK
* Reporting directly to the CEO in Dubai
* This is a role for someone who wants to build a market, not just manage one.
Key Responsibilities
1. UK Market Launch & Commercial Expansion
* Lead the expansion and establishment of YAZ Media’s London presence.
* Build and execute a UK market-entry strategy aligned with YAZ Media’s global positioning.
* Identify high-value opportunities across enterprise, government/public sector, fintech, retail, and lifestyle.
* Build, manage, and close a strong pipeline of UK prospects.
* Deliver predictable commercial growth in line with quarterly and annual revenue targets.
2. Business Development & Deal Closing
* Own the full commercial cycle: prospecting → meetings → proposals → pitching → negotiation → closing.
* Secure long-term retainers and anchor accounts that establish YAZ Media’s UK footprint.
* Drive C-level relationships with potential clients and decision-makers.
* Position YAZ Media as a differentiated, strategy-led creative and media partner.
3. Strategic Partnerships & Network Building
* Establish partnerships with industry platforms, agencies, accelerators, government bodies, and enterprise ecosystems.
* Represent YAZ Media in industry events, meetings, conferences, and key London creative/tech circles.
* Build a network that accelerates credibility and deal flow.
4. Proposal Excellence & Commercial Strategy
* Lead the creation and delivery of high-level proposals, RFP responses, and strategic pitch narratives.
* Work with Strategy, Creative, and Production teams in Dubai to deliver winning solutions.
* Ensure every proposal communicates clear strategic value, innovation, and financial impact.
5. Client Advisory & Relationship Stewardship
* Act as a senior advisor to UK clients, guiding strategic decisions, brand growth, and digital transformation initiatives.
* Develop strong relationships to generate long-term growth, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities.
* Oversee onboarding and ensure seamless integration between UK clients and Dubai delivery teams.
6. Leadership, Reporting & Intelligence
* Provide regular market intelligence: competitor activity, pricing shifts, trends, and regulatory nuances.
* Collaborate with leadership to refine service models and UK-specific positioning.
* Potentially mentor or build a small UK commercial team as growth scales.
Required Skills & Experience
* 7–12+ years in senior business development or partnerships roles, ideally inside media, advertising, creative, tech, consulting, or enterprise services.
* Proven track record of closing large deals (£200k+ retainers, annual scopes, or enterprise-level engagements).
* A strong professional network in London’s business/tech/creative ecosystem.
* Strategic communication, strong executive presence, and excellent negotiation skills.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously and deliver outcomes without hand-holding.
* Familiarity with UK public sector procurement, enterprise decision-making cycles, and competitive agency landscape is a strong plus.