Business Development & Operations Manager – Interior Design & Fit-Out

WE ARE HIRING – DUBAI, UAE Position: Business Development & Operations Manager – Interior Design & Fit-Out ECD Vision, an established Engineering and Contracting company, is expanding its UAE operations with the establishment of a new Interior Design & Fit-Out Division in Dubai. We are looking for a highly experienced and commercially driven Business Development & Operations Manager to lead the market entry, business development, and initial operational setup of this new division. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute ECD Vision's Dubai Fit-Out market-entry strategy. • Generate qualified leads, RFQs and tender invitations. • Build relationships with developers, consultants, architects, project management companies, corporate clients, hospitality groups and real-estate companies. • Lead client/vendor registrations and prequalification activities. • Develop a strong network of subcontractors, suppliers, joinery workshops and MEP contractors. • Support tendering, estimation, BOQ preparation, pricing and commercial negotiations. • Coordinate projects from initial inquiry through tender, award, mobilization and execution. • Support the establishment of the initial Dubai office, technical team and operational structure. • Establish practical workflows for estimating, procurement, project management and project delivery. • Build and maintain a measurable business-development pipeline. Candidate Profile • Minimum 7–10 years of UAE experience in Interior Design and Fit-Out. • Strong knowledge of the Dubai Fit-Out market. • Existing relationships with clients, developers, consultants, architects and project management companies. • Proven track record of generating RFQs and contributing directly to securing Fit-Out contracts. • Good understanding of estimation, BOQs, procurement, subcontracting and project execution. • Familiarity with Dubai authority, landlord and building-management approval processes. • Strong commercial, negotiation and client-management skills. • UAE driving licence preferred. • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related discipline preferred. Important This is not a traditional sales-only position. We are looking for someone capable of helping build and lead ECD Vision's new Fit-Out business in Dubai from the ground up, combining business development, commercial awareness and operational experience. Candidates should be prepared to discuss: • Fit-Out projects they personally helped secure. • Their existing UAE client/consultant network. • Their proposed first 90-day market-entry plan. • How they would generate ECD Vision's first qualified Fit-Out opportunities in Dubai. Location: Dubai, UAE Company: ECD Vision Division: Interior Design & Fit-Out Show more Show less

Minimum 7–10 years of UAE experience in Interior Design and Fit-Out. Strong knowledge of the Dubai Fit-Out market. Existing relationships with clients, developers, consultants, architects and project management companies. Proven track record of generating RFQs and contributing directly to securing Fit-Out contracts. Good understanding of estimation, BOQs, procurement, subcontracting and project execution. Familiarity with Dubai authority, landlord and building-management approval processes. Strong commercial, negotiation and client-management skills. UAE driving licence preferred. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related discipline preferred.

Develop and execute ECD Vision's Dubai Fit-Out market-entry strategy. Generate qualified leads, RFQs and tender invitations. Build relationships with developers, consultants, architects, project management companies, corporate clients, hospitality groups and real-estate companies. Lead client/vendor registrations and prequalification activities. Develop a strong network of subcontractors, suppliers, joinery workshops and MEP contractors. Support tendering, estimation, BOQ preparation, pricing and commercial negotiations. Coordinate projects from initial inquiry through tender, award, mobilization and execution. Support the establishment of the initial Dubai office, technical team and operational structure. Establish practical workflows for estimating, procurement, project management and project delivery. Build and maintain a measurable business-development pipeline.