Chief Business Development Officer

HLB HAMT is looking for a Chief Business Development Officer to lead our strategic growth agenda and expand our presence across the UAE and international markets. This is a leadership opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a proven track record of winning high-value clients, building executive relationships, and driving sustainable business growth within a professional services environment. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives across Audit, Tax, Advisory, Accounting, HR, Risk, and IT Consulting services. • Acquire and manage relationships with multinational corporations, family offices, and government entities. • Build and nurture C-suite relationships with CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, Tax Directors, and key decision-makers. • Lead complex proposals, cross-service engagements, and strategic account planning. • Identify new market opportunities and drive business expansion. • Collaborate with Partners and leadership to achieve ambitious revenue and growth targets. • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking forums. What We're Looking For • 8–10 years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Growth, or Client Acquisition. • Proven success in selling professional services within an Audit, Tax, Advisory, Consulting, Legal, or Financial Services firm is preferred. • Strong network among multinational companies, family offices, and government organizations. • Exceptional leadership, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Commercially focused with experience managing high-value sales pipelines and strategic accounts. Show more Show less

Key qualifications: 8–10 years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Growth, or Client Acquisition. Proven success in selling professional services within an Audit, Tax, Advisory, Consulting, Legal, or Financial Services firm is preferred. Strong network among multinational companies, family offices, and government organizations. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Commercially focused with experience managing high-value sales pipelines and strategic accounts.

Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives across Audit, Tax, Advisory, Accounting, HR, Risk, and IT Consulting services. Acquire and manage relationships with multinational corporations, family offices, and government entities. Build and nurture C-suite relationships with CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, Tax Directors, and key decision-makers. Lead complex proposals, cross-service engagements, and strategic account planning. Identify new market opportunities and drive business expansion. Collaborate with Partners and leadership to achieve ambitious revenue and growth targets. Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.