Overview
Commercial Manager Jobs in United Arab Emirates at Forensic Times
Title: Commercial Manager
Company: Forensic Times
Location: United Arab Emirates
ForensicTimes.com, a leading platform for the forensic science and legal investigation community, is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead our revenue strategy, key partnerships, and commercial growth initiatives.
About the Role
As Senior Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of Forensic Times end-to-end commercial strategy — leading revenue generation, high-value partnerships, and market expansion across the forensic science, legal, and law enforcement sectors. You'll work closely with senior leadership to shape long-term growth plans and mentor junior commercial team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of commercial strategy to drive sustainable revenue growth (advertising, sponsorships, subscriptions, partnerships, licensing)
- Identify, negotiate, and close high-value partnerships with forensic corporates, cybersecurity & legal firms, training bodies, law enforcement agencies, and industry associations
- Own commercial P&L responsibility — set revenue targets, budgets, and growth forecasts
- Build and manage a portfolio of strategic accounts and key client relationships
- Lead contract negotiations, pricing strategy, and deal structuring for major partnerships
- Partner with editorial, marketing, and product teams to align commercial priorities with content and platform strategy
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify new revenue opportunities and emerging trends in forensic science and legal tech
- Manage and mentor junior commercial/business development staff
- Represent ForensicTimes.com at senior industry events, conferences, and trade shows
- Report commercial performance, pipeline, and forecasts to senior leadership/board
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years' experience in commercial management, business development, or senior sales roles (media, publishing, or B2B preferred)
- Demonstrated track record of meeting/exceeding revenue targets and closing high-value deals
- Strong leadership experience, including managing or mentoring teams
- Experience in or strong network within cybersecurity, forensic science, legal, or law enforcement sectors highly desirable
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
- Strategic, data-driven mindset with strong commercial acumen
- Experience managing international conferences or exhibitions
- Coordinate speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and VIP guests
- Experience selling sponsorship packages
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA a plus)
Compensation
We reward performance. Package includes:
- Competitive base salary
- Uncapped commission on every sponsorship closed
- Performance bonuses
- International travel opportunities
- Fast career growth
- Opportunity to lead global events
Top performers have unlimited earning potential.
Why Join ForensicTimes.com
Join a growing platform at the intersection of forensic science, justice, and media. This is a high-impact leadership role with real influence over the company's commercial direction and growth trajectory.
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