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 for a growing 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.

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.