Regional Business Development Specialist

About the role

Our client, a global manufacturer and supplier of specialty food ingredients, is expanding its footprint across the Middle East. Based in the UAE, the Regional Business Development Specialist will drive market development, uncover growth opportunities, and strengthen relationships with key customers in the food, beverage, nutrition, and industrial sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate market opportunities across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
• Coordinate with prospective and existing customers to support regional growth initiatives.
• Gather and deliver market intelligence and competitive insights to internal teams.
• Facilitate business development activities and market coordination without authority to negotiate commercial terms.
• Maintain a network of distributors, manufacturers, and regional partners.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, market development, sales support, regional account coordination, or market intelligence.
• Experience in food ingredients, commodities, agribusiness, FMCG, or beverage industries is highly preferred.
• Proven track record working across multiple Middle Eastern markets.
• Professional proficiency in English and Arabic; Hindi is a plus.
• Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently across several countries and travel 30‑50% of the time.

Required skills