# Manager - Business Development — AD Ports Group

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 25,000 to 40,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-31
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## Description

Job Description

Responsible to drive the business development strategy, achieve the financial and non-financial targets, develop new and existing opportunities; expand existing relationships and attract new customers and revenue lines for the Ports Unit business.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic and large ticket size opportunities for economic and commercial value creation through the development of new port businesses and expansions of established port & enabling services that improves the port.

• Drive business leads as required in order to achieve overall strategic goals of Ports Cluster.

• Identify, review and propose alliances/joint venture opportunities where appropriate.

• Act as the focal point for drafting commercial contract agreements relating to ports and port facilities.

• Liaise with other Clusters of AD Ports Group to identify opportunities for offering a unified cross cluster solution.

• Translate business targets and budgets into tangible plans and action items.

• Responsible for the initiation of commercial and business models development for the purpose of seeking approval for business opportunities.

• Responsible for contributing to the strategic procurement for Ports Cluster.

• Focus on developing offshore, ship repair and petrochemical businesses for Ports Cluster.

• People Management Responsibilities:

• Provide strong and visionary leadership, supervision, and guidance to the team, setting clear expectations and creating a culture of accountability.

• Offer coaching and mentoring to team members to enhance their capabilities and problem-solving skills.

• Foster a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork among team members to maximize their collective potential.

• Strategic Responsibilities:

• Ensure alignment of projects as per strategic direction of ports cluster.

• Participate in the formulation of the overall Commercial and Business Development strategy and ensure the alignment with group objectives.

• Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on business opportunities, best practices and trends.

• Lead the strategic planning, development, execution, and evaluation of all business development programs and initiatives.

• Translate cluster strategies into detailed initiatives.

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in B usiness Administration, Commerce, Supply chain or a related field. Master's degree is a plus

Language Skills:

• Excellent English . Arabic is an added advantage

Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a similar role

Nature of Experience:

• Preferably has worked for Port Business development, 3PL / 4PL supply chain companies or Supply chain consulting companies.

• Ability to understand strategic issues and hold an overall perspective of the organization.

• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

• Strong analytical and research skills.

• Exceptional organizational skills, at ease with ambiguity, ability to deal with high complexity situations, comfortable with a high level of detail yet mindful of the bigger picture.

• Experience in project management including the ability to plan, execute and oversee projects from concept to implementation.

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex challenges and opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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## Requirements

Educational and Technical Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain or a related field. Master's degree is a plus. Language Skills: Excellent English; Arabic is an added advantage. Years of Experience: A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a similar role.

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