# Business Development Manager – (Catering & Soft FM) — Confidential

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4438492527-business-development-manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: contract · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 18,000 to 35,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-16
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/business-development-manager-at-confidential-4438492527?_l=en

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## Description

Business Development Manager – Contract Catering, Soft FM & Support Services

Role Purpose

We are seeking a results-driven Business Development professional with UAE experience in contract catering, cleaning, housekeeping, soft facilities management, integrated support services, or manpower outsourcing. The role will focus on generating new business, managing tenders, developing client relationships, negotiating contracts, and supporting mobilisation of awarded projects.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify and secure new opportunities across contract catering, cleaning, housekeeping, soft FM, pest control, specialised cleaning, and support services.

• Generate leads through networking, client visits, referrals, consultants, procurement contacts, and market research.

• Build and manage a qualified sales pipeline against monthly and annual targets.

• Develop new accounts and identify cross-selling opportunities.

Tender and Proposal Management

• Identify government, semi-government, and private-sector tenders.

• Coordinate site visits, scope reviews, and clarification meetings.

• Work with Operations, Finance, HR, and Procurement to prepare:

• Technical and commercial proposals

• Manpower and mobilisation plans

• Pricing and margin models

• Service-delivery methodologies

• Participate in presentations, negotiations, and contract finalisation.

Client and Contract Management

• Build relationships with procurement heads, facility managers, consultants, government stakeholders, and corporate decision-makers.

• Understand client requirements and propose suitable service solutions.

• Support contract renewals, account growth, and client retention.

• Coordinate the handover and mobilisation of newly awarded contracts.

Reporting

• Maintain accurate opportunities and client records in the CRM.

• Prepare pipeline, forecast, tender, conversion, and market reports.

• Track performance against revenue and contract-acquisition targets.

Mandatory Requirements

• 5–8 years of Business Development or Sales experience.

• Minimum 5 years of UAE market experience.

• Direct experience in contract catering, cleaning, housekeeping, soft FM, integrated FM, specialized cleaning, or manpower outsourcing.

• Proven tender, proposal, contract-negotiation, and new-business acquisition experience.

• Understanding of manpower planning, service costing, pricing, and mobilization.

• Strong UAE client and procurement network.

• Good CRM, forecasting, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Valid UAE driving licence.

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## Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Business Development or B2B Sales. Strong UAE market exposure and an established client network. Experience in healthcare, catering, housekeeping, hospitality, or facilities management is preferred. Proven experience in tender management, procurement engagement, and contract acquisition. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. Ability to work independently and achieve revenue targets. Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.

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