Business Development Manager

About the role

A growing organization based in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, is looking for a Business Development Manager. This is a full-time hybrid role with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. The manager identifies and develops new business opportunities, builds and maintains relationships with key clients and partners, and supports expansion into new markets and segments.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Track pipeline activities and monitor performance against targets.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations and finance to align business development with organizational objectives.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis and provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership.
• Represent the company professionally at meetings, events and industry networking opportunities.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in business development, sales or account management, preferably in a relevant industry or regional market.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant certifications are beneficial.
• Strong relationship building, stakeholder management and client communication skills, with the ability to engage decision-makers.
• Ability to prepare 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 targets.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Familiarity with the Abu Dhabi and UAE business landscape, including cultural awareness and regulatory considerations, is a plus.

Required skills

• Market research, data analysis and opportunity assessment.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and productivity software such as MS Office or similar suites.