Business Development Manager

Our Client A well-established design-led interiors and architectural solutions business with a strong presence across the region and the wider Middle East. As part of its continued expansion, the business is strengthening its commercial team with experienced Business Development professionals. Role Overview As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving project sales and business growth by developing relationships with key decision-makers across the construction and interiors ecosystem. This role combines both project sales and specification-driven business development, requiring someone who can identify opportunities early, influence specifications, and convert projects into long-term business. You will work closely with architects, interior designers, consultants, developers, contractors, and end clients to position high-quality interior building solutions across new and ongoing projects. Key Responsibilities • Develop new business opportunities across project and specification sales within the market. • Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, consultants, interior designers, developers, fit-out contractors, and project management companies. • Identify projects at various stages of development and position the company's solutions within project specifications. • Generate and manage a healthy sales pipeline from lead generation through project award and completion. • Conduct client presentations, technical discussions, and solution-based sales meetings. • Work closely with internal teams to prepare proposals, quotations, and commercial offers. • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and upcoming construction projects to identify new business opportunities. • Achieve sales targets while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term client relationships. • Maintain accurate sales forecasts, project updates, and CRM records. Your Profile • 3–5 years of experience in Business Development, Project Sales, or Specification Sales. • Background within interiors, architectural products, building materials, fit-out, or related project-based industries. • Strong network with architects, interior designers, consultants, developers, contractors, or project management firms. • Demonstrated success in developing new business and managing project sales pipelines. • Excellent presentation, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Commercially driven with strong relationship-building abilities. • A UAE driving licence is preferred due to the client-facing nature of the role. Next Steps If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through LinkedIn Recruiter with your updated CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Show more Show less

3–5 years of experience in Business Development, Project Sales, or Specification Sales. Background within interiors, architectural products, building materials, fit-out, or related project-based industries. Strong network with architects, interior designers, consultants, developers, or contractors/project management firms. Demonstrated success in developing new business and managing project sales pipelines. Excellent presentation, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Commercially driven with strong relationship-building abilities. A UAE driving licence is preferred due to the client-facing nature of the role.

Develop new business opportunities across project and specification sales within the market. Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, consultants, interior designers, developers, fit-out contractors, and project management companies. Identify projects at various stages of development and position the company's solutions within project specifications. Generate and manage a healthy sales pipeline from lead generation through project award and completion. Conduct client presentations, technical discussions, and solution-based sales meetings. Work closely with internal teams to prepare proposals, quotations, and commercial offers. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and upcoming construction projects to identify new business opportunities. Achieve sales targets while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term client relationships. Maintain accurate sales forecasts, project updates, and CRM records.