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UAE Hair & Beauty Business Development Freelancer – Supplier Acquisition We are a start-up e-commerce business in the UAE focused on the Hair & Beauty sector. Our experience in the industry comes from operating a hybrid e-commerce model in Australia for the past four years. A small number of selected top-selling brands are managed through a 3PL model, while approximately 70% of the business operates through dropship / single-order fulfilment. Over the past five months, we have had a full-time Business Development Executive on the ground in the UAE. However, supplier identification and onboarding that aligns with our product, commercial and pricing strategy has not progressed at the level we anticipated. We recognise that we need additional resource on the ground and are therefore exploring engaging a UAE-based freelancer under one or more of the following models. Engagement Options 1. Fixed Hours – Business Development & Growth A fixed number of hours per month focused on business development and supplier acquisition within the UAE Hair & Beauty industry. We have tried this model previously, so we are not looking for a freelancer whose proposal is simply based on the number of companies contacted or meetings arranged. If you prefer this model, you will need to present a tangible plan with measurable conversion targets, including how you would identify suitable suppliers, engage them, progress discussions and convert them into onboarded suppliers. 2. 100% Commission-Based A performance-based model where you are compensated when you successfully identify and onboard suppliers. The focus is therefore on results – identifying suitable suppliers, progressing the opportunity and getting the supplier onboarded, rather than simply generating leads. Please clearly outline your expected commission structure in your proposal. 3. Ad-Hoc / As-Needed An as-needed arrangement for specific business development requirements. Under this model, we may work with a small pool of 2–3 freelancers, allowing us to use the person best suited to the requirement and who has capacity when a particular need arises. Who We Are Looking For The freelancer must be based in the UAE, ideally Dubai. We are particularly interested in people who have: * Existing experience in the UAE Hair & Beauty industry. * Existing relationships with hair, beauty, cosmetics, professional beauty or related suppliers/distributors. * Experience in supplier acquisition, business development and commercial negotiations. * An understanding of how UAE suppliers operate and what is required to successfully onboard them. * The ability to identify suppliers that fit a defined product and pricing strategy, rather than simply approaching any available supplier. * A results-driven approach and the ability to convert opportunities into actual supplier relationships. Existing industry relationships are highly desirable. This is not a lead-generation exercise. The objective is to identify and onboard suitable suppliers. How to Apply If you are genuinely interested, please respond to the following four questions: 1. Location: Where are you currently based in the UAE? 2. Experience: Briefly outline your relevant Hair & Beauty industry and Business Development experience, including any relevant supplier relationships. 3. Preferred engagement: Which option do you prefer – 1) Fixed Hours, 2) Commission, or 3) As-Needed? You can select more than one. 4. Compensation: What are your compensation expectations for your preferred engagement model? For Option 1, please also include a brief outline of your proposed approach and realistic supplier onboarding/conversion targets. For Option 2, please include your proposed commission structure. Please Read Before Applying Please do not send a message simply saying “Hi”, “Can we connect?” or similar with no substance. These proposals will be ignored. If you have a genuine question about the opportunity, please ask it. If you are interested in the opportunity, submit your bid by responding to the four questions above. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate relevant experience, understands the UAE Hair & Beauty market and can deliver tangible results.
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Your main challenge is not finding random Hair & Beauty companies — it is finding suppliers that actually fit your product range, pricing strategy, and dropship model, then getting them onboarded. That is exactly where I can add value. 1. Location: I am not currently based in the UAE, but I can work remotely on the UAE supplier market and focus specifically on Dubai/UAE Hair & Beauty suppliers and distributors. 2. Experience: I have 6+ years of experience in B2B lead generation, supplier/company research, decision-maker sourcing, email finding, outreach and business development. I can identify relevant suppliers, find the right decision-makers, qualify them against your requirements, approach them professionally, follow up and move qualified opportunities toward onboarding. 3. Preferred engagement: Option 2 – Commission-Based, with Option 3 – As-Needed also suitable. 4. Compensation: I am open to a performance-based commission per successfully onboarded supplier. I would prefer to discuss the exact amount after understanding your average supplier value, margins and onboarding requirements. I would also be happy to take a short call. You can ask me any questions about how I would build the UAE supplier pipeline and convert suitable suppliers into actual partnerships. Give me one opportunity to prove the approach — I can start with a small supplier research/outreach sample so you can judge the quality before committing long-term.
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With my extensive experience in eCommerce and Business Development, I am well-equipped to help you supercharge your UAE Hair & Beauty e-commerce business. My previous projects have involved both a 3PL Model and dropshipping/single-order fulfillment similar to your operations, making me confident in my ability to help streamline your supplier acquisition process. I completely understand why you're not merely looking for mass contacting - you need tangible results - and this is what I consistently deliver. Having worked extensively with top global platforms like Walmart and Amazon, I bring a wealth of experience in supplier identification, acquisition, and commercial negotiations on board. Your preferred models of engagement – Fixed Hours, 100% Commission-Based or Ad-Hoc/As-Needed – are all within my capabilities. Thank you for the clear outline in your project description; it helps me understand precisely what is expected. Finally, residing in the UAE myself, specifically in Dubai allows me privileged access to networks and relationships in the Hair & Beauty industry that will be invaluable for your business growth. Let’s connect soon so I can tailor my approach to suit your requirements better. Looking forward to bringing a tangible boost to your supplier base in the UAE!
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As a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience, I offer a unique blend of technical acumen and business development skills that I believe would greatly benefit your UAE e-commerce venture. In addition to my proficiency in web and mobile app development, I also possess substantial experience in creating and implementing effective business strategies. I understand the challenges involved in customer acquisition, successful partnership building, and onboarding suppliers in the Hair & Beauty industry. Having worked globally, including the Middle-East region, I have developed strong communication skills and widened my professional network, which includes key players in the hair & beauty sector in UAE. You can count on me to leverage these industry relationships effectively for supplier identification and successful onboarding. My compensation expectation is fair-market based for this type of project; however, remuneration would be determined by project requirements post-discussion. With me onboard, you can rest assured of exceptional competency combined with a dedicated work ethic towards growing your venture to its full potential. Thank you for considering my application; I look forward to contributing meaningfully to your enterprise.
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Hi, I’m a UAE-focused digital marketing and business development professional with experience in lead generation, market research, outreach and commercial strategy. I understand that your priority is not simply contacting suppliers—it is finding suppliers that genuinely fit your product, pricing and fulfilment model and converting them into onboarded partners. 1. Location: Dubai/UAE 2. Experience: I can research and qualify UAE hair, beauty, cosmetics and professional-salon suppliers, identify decision-makers, build targeted outreach lists, conduct structured follow-ups and support commercial discussions through onboarding. 3. Preferred engagement: Option 1 (Fixed Hours) + Option 3 (As-Needed) 4. Compensation: I suggest starting with a defined monthly scope of 20–25 hours, with KPIs based on qualified supplier opportunities, active negotiations and successful onboarding—not simply contacts or meetings. My initial approach would be: Build an ideal supplier profile and product/pricing criteria Identify and qualify suitable UAE distributors, manufacturers and brands Prioritise suppliers based on catalogue fit, margins and fulfilment capability I’m focused on tangible supplier acquisition and long-term commercial relationships rather than vanity activity. Thanks, Saurabh Pandey
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Hello, I’m interested in helping you with your eBay dropshipping store. I can research products, analyze competition, find suitable AliExpress suppliers, and prepare optimized eBay listings. I’m ready to start immediately and can provide a small sample of my product research before starting. Thank you for considering my proposal.
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