Business Development Manager

Company Description The company is a growing organization based in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, focused on developing strong partnerships and expanding its market presence in the region and beyond. It operates in a dynamic environment that values innovation, client service excellence, and sustainable business growth. Team members collaborate across functions to deliver solutions that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders and industries. The company encourages professional development, performance-driven culture, and offers opportunities to take ownership of strategic initiatives. Joining the team means contributing to long-term business goals while working in a supportive and inclusive workplace. Role Description This full-time hybrid role for a Business Development Manager is based in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. The Business Development Manager will identify and develop new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners, and support the expansion into new markets and segments. Daily responsibilities include preparing and delivering proposals and presentations, negotiating commercial terms, tracking pipeline activities, and collaborating with internal teams such as marketing, operations, and finance to align business development efforts with organizational objectives. The role also includes conducting market and competitor analysis, monitoring performance against targets, and providing regular reports and recommendations to leadership. The Business Development Manager is expected to represent the company professionally at meetings, events, and industry networking opportunities. Qualifications • Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably in a relevant industry or regional market. • Strong skills in relationship building, stakeholder management, and client communication, with the ability to engage decision-makers and influence outcomes. • Proficiency in market research, data analysis, and opportunity assessment to support strategic planning and pipeline development. • Ability to prepare and deliver clear proposals, presentations, and commercial offers, including basic financial and pricing analysis. • Excellent organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of meeting or exceeding business targets. • Comfort working in a hybrid environment, managing priorities independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant certifications are beneficial. • Familiarity with CRM tools and productivity software (e.g., MS Office or similar suites) to manage pipelines and report performance. • Understanding of the Abu Dhabi and broader UAE business landscape, including cultural awareness and regulatory considerations, is a plus.

Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably in a relevant industry or regional market. Strong skills in relationship building, stakeholder management, and client communication, with the ability to engage decision-makers and influence outcomes. Proficiency in market research, data analysis, and opportunity assessment to support strategic planning and pipeline development. Ability to prepare and deliver clear proposals, presentations, and commercial offers, including basic financial and pricing analysis. Excellent organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of meeting or exceeding business targets. Comfort working in a hybrid environment, managing priorities independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant certifications are beneficial. Familiarity with CRM tools and productivity software (e.g., MS Office or similar suites) to manage pipelines and report performance.

Identify and develop new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners, and support the expansion into new markets and segments. Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations, negotiate commercial terms, track pipeline activities, and collaborate with internal teams such as marketing, operations, and finance to align business development efforts with organizational objectives. Conduct market and competitor analysis, monitor performance against targets, and provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership. Represent the company professionally at meetings, events, and industry networking opportunities.