Metallurgy Forum South Africa

Business Development Manager

Sharjah, UAEPosted today

Salary
AED 21k–43k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Sales & Business Development
Work mode
On site

About the role

Business Development ManagerJob Overview We are seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Business Development Manager to expand the company's business opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and strengthen its competitive position. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying potential markets, developing client relationships, creating business strategies, and supporting revenue growth. This position requires strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to recognize opportunities that contribute to long-term organizational success. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement business development plans to achieve organizational growth targets. • Research new markets, industries, and potential customer segments. • Identify and approach prospective clients, partners, and business opportunities. • Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and potential business contacts. • Prepare business proposals, presentations, quotations, and commercial agreements. • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic planning. • Negotiate business terms, partnership agreements, and client contracts. • Work closely with sales and marketing teams to improve customer acquisition. • Monitor business development activities and evaluate revenue opportunities. • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, opportunities, and project progress. • Represent the company during business meetings, networking activities, and industry events. • Prepare regular performance reports and recommendations for senior management. Qualifications and Skills • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field. • Previous experience in business development, sales, account management, or a similar position. • Strong understanding of business growth strategies and customer relationship management. • Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to identify commercial opportunities and develop effective business solutions. • Good analytical, research, and strategic planning abilities. • Familiarity with CRM platforms and business management tools. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. • Self-motivated, responsible, and target-oriented. • Ability to work independently and collaborate with different departments. What We Offer • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. • Opportunities to develop strategic business partnerships. • Professional training and management development. • Exposure to new markets and commercial projects. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • Opportunities for career advancement and long-term professional growth. •

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field. Previous experience in business development, sales, account management, or a similar position. Strong understanding of business growth strategies and customer relationship management. Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to identify commercial opportunities and develop effective business solutions. Good analytical, research, and strategic planning abilities. Familiarity with CRM platforms and business management tools. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Self-motivated, responsible, and target-oriented. Ability to work independently and collaborate with different departments.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement business development plans to achieve organizational growth targets. Research new markets, industries, and potential customer segments. Identify and approach prospective clients, partners, and business opportunities. Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and potential business contacts. Prepare business proposals, presentations, quotations, and commercial agreements. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic planning. Negotiate business terms, partnership agreements, and client contracts. Work closely with sales and marketing teams to improve customer acquisition. Monitor business development activities and evaluate revenue opportunities. Maintain accurate records of client interactions, opportunities, and project progress. Represent the company during business meetings, networking activities, and industry events. Prepare regular performance reports and recommendations for senior management.

Skills

  • CRM platforms
  • Presentation
  • Negotiation
  • Market research
  • Strategic planning
  • Client relationship management
  • Business development
  • Sales
  • Account management
  • Quotations
  • Commercial agreements
  • Proposals
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Project management
  • Analytical thinking

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