Business Development Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE Every fast growing commercial team needs an engine room. This is it. The Advocate Group is working exclusively with Monster Energy to appoint a Business Development Manager for its Dubai hub, supporting the Business Manager team as they execute across the Middle East. This is a newly created role built for someone who loves turning plans into disciplined, on time delivery, from supply and forecasting through to reporting that actually gets used. What you'll be doing: • Acting as the key enabler behind the Business Manager team, keeping supply, forecasting and internal processes running smoothly • Owning on time shipment and delivery across the region's commercial activity • Supporting NPD execution, tracking regulatory requirements, timelines, finance and COGS as new products come to market • Acting as business analyst for the team, turning consumer insight and sales data into clear, usable reporting • Building and maintaining templates, routines and process discipline that keep the wider team organised and on track • Partnering closely with finance on GP, NSR and FX considerations that affect commercial decisions What we're looking for: • Around 5 years' experience in a commercial, business development or business analyst role, ideally within FMCG or beverages • A strong handle on financial fundamentals, comfortable talking GP, NSR and FX • Experience with forecasting, supply chain coordination or NPD processes • Naturally organised, with a genuine love of process, templates and getting the detail right • Sharp analytical skills and the confidence to turn data into a story people act on If you're the person who makes a fast moving team look effortless from the inside, Monster wants to meet you. Email: [email protected] We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting new vacancy! The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Show more Show less

Around 5 years' experience in a commercial, business development or business analyst role, ideally within FMCG or beverages. A strong handle on financial fundamentals, comfortable talking GP, NSR and FX. Experience with forecasting, supply chain coordination or NPD processes. Naturally organised, with a genuine love of process, templates and getting the detail right. Sharp analytical skills and the confidence to turn data into a story people act on.

Acting as the key enabler behind the Business Manager team, keeping supply, forecasting and internal processes running smoothly. Owning on time shipment and delivery across the region's commercial activity. Supporting NPD execution, tracking regulatory requirements, timelines, finance and COGS as new products come to market. Acting as business analyst for the team, turning consumer insight and sales data into clear, usable reporting. Building and maintaining templates, routines and process discipline that keep the wider team organised and on track. Partnering closely with finance on GP, NSR and FX considerations that affect commercial decisions.