Senior Specialist – Commercial & Business Development (Food Hub)

About the role

The Senior Specialist – Commercial & Business Development will drive the commercial growth of the Abu Dhabi Food Hub by identifying, developing and converting business opportunities across the UAE food ecosystem. The role focuses on building a qualified pipeline, engaging decision‑makers and supporting opportunities through to conversion.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UAE food ecosystem, building a qualified prospect pipeline.
• Qualify prospects, prepare and negotiate commercial proposals, LOIs and related documentation.
• Coordinate client requirements with internal teams such as Operations, Finance, Legal and Marketing to progress opportunities.
• Support commercial events, trade missions, exhibitions and lead‑generation activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, Food Business, Economics, Commerce or a related discipline.
• 6‑8 years of progressive business development or commercial experience in the UAE food and FMCG market.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CRM and business‑development tools.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
• Ability to prepare and present commercial proposals and business cases.