International Business Development Manager

About the role

An exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand an international client and partner network across Europe, the UK, North America, and other key markets. The role focuses on generating new business opportunities, building strategic referral partnerships, and driving revenue growth for a professional services organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across Europe and other target international markets.
• Build relationships with accounting firms, advisory practices and professional services partners to generate referral opportunities.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of direct corporate clients requiring outsourced and advisory solutions.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences and networking forums.
• Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions aligned with client requirements.
• Manage the full business development cycle, from prospecting through to commercial negotiations and deal closure.
• Maintain long‑term relationships with clients and strategic partners to maximise revenue growth.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Proven business development or sales experience within professional services, outsourcing, accounting, tax, consulting or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in developing international markets and generating new business opportunities.
• Strong network within accounting firms, advisory firms or corporate decision‑makers is highly advantageous.
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially driven with a track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Fluency in English is essential; an additional European language is highly preferred.
• Based in the UAE.

Required skills

• Fluency in English

What we offer

• Competitive salary package plus performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunity to play a key role in an international growth strategy.
• Exposure to global clients and cross‑border business development initiatives.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial and growth‑oriented working environment.