Business Setup Advisor

About the role

We are seeking commercially driven Business Setup Advisors to join an international business development team. The role focuses on advising entrepreneurs, investors and businesses on establishing or expanding their presence in the UAE, managing the full commercial journey from enquiry to onboarding.

Key responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound enquiries and identify prospective clients interested in establishing a presence in the UAE.
• Conduct client consultations to understand business activities, ownership requirements, investment objectives and expansion plans.
• Advise on suitable UAE company formation and corporate structuring options, including Free Zone and Mainland solutions.
• Support clients with market‑entry considerations, licensing requirements, ownership structures and residency solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle: lead qualification, proposals, negotiations, follow‑ups and closing new business.
• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, SMEs, corporates, intermediaries and professional networks.
• Coordinate client onboarding and documentation with UAE operations and corporate services teams.
• Support clients with AML/KYC documentation, incorporation requirements and other setup procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business setup, corporate services, business development, corporate advisory or related field.
• Strong understanding of UAE company formation and corporate structures (Free Zone and Mainland).
• Good knowledge of UAE market‑entry, licensing, ownership and residency considerations.
• Proven experience in consultative sales, lead management, negotiations and converting prospects into business.
• Strong commercial mindset and ability to recommend appropriate solutions.
• Established business networks or access to entrepreneur, investor or corporate communities is highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English; relevant local language capabilities are desirable.

Required skills

• Consultative sales techniques
• Lead qualification and pipeline management
• Client relationship building

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunity to support international entrepreneurs and businesses entering the UAE market.
• Exposure to a broad range of investors, founders, SMEs and corporate clients.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility for market development.
• Professional development and career growth within an expanding international platform.