Regional Business Development Specialist

Our client is a globally established manufacturer and supplier of specialty food ingredients, with a strong international presence and a trusted customer base spanning the food, beverage, nutrition, and industrial sectors. As part of its continued expansion across the Middle East, the company is seeking a commercially driven professional to support regional market development, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships across key markets. The successful candidate will be based in UAE and possess strong knowledge of business practices in the region. They will identify market opportunities, coordinate with prospective and existing customers, and provide market intelligence to support regional growth. This role focuses on business development support and market coordination, with no authority to negotiate commercial terms or conclude contracts . Qualificati • onsMinimum 5 years' experience in business development, market development, sales support, regional account coordination, or market intellige • nceExperience within food ingredients, commodities, agribusiness, FMCG, or beverage industries is highly prefer • redProven experience working across multiple middle eastern marke • ts.Experience in a multinational or regional organization is advantageo • us.Professional proficiency in English and Arab • ic.Proficiency in Hindi is a bon us. Sk • illsStrong commercial awareness and business development mind • set.Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication sk • illsAbility to build relationships with distributors, manufacturers, and regional part • nersStrong analytical and presentation sk • illsSelf-driven, resourceful, and comfortable working independently across multiple countr ies. Additional Preferred Pr • ofileExisting network within the food, beverage, ingredients, or commodities s • ectorComfortable travelling across Middle East (approximately 30 –50%) Show more Show less

Minimum 5 years' experience in business development, market development, sales support, regional account coordination, or market intelligence. Experience within food ingredients, commodities, agribusiness, FMCG, or beverage industries is highly preferred. Proven experience working across multiple Middle East markets. Experience in a multinational or regional organization is advantageous. Professional proficiency in English and Arabic. Proficiency in Hindi is a bonus.

Support regional market development, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships across key markets in the Middle East. Coordinate with prospective and existing customers and provide market intelligence to support regional growth. Note: role focuses on business development support and market coordination with no authority to negotiate commercial terms or conclude contracts.