Business Development Manager

Job summary

Key responsibilities

• Develop UAE business development strategies; research and target potential clients and market opportunities.
• Generate leads through networking, cold calling, referrals, market research, events, and industry contacts.
• Build relationships with decision-makers, property and facility managers, hotel and mall management, and corporate clients.
• Arrange meetings, site visits, presentations, and proposals; prepare commercial proposals, quotations, and tenders with management.
• Lead negotiations to secure contracts and long-term partnerships with businesses across relevant sectors.
• Maintain CRM records and the business development pipeline from initial contact through negotiation, signing, and account handover.
• Coordinate new account launches with Operations and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, pricing, and customer needs; attend networking and industry events.
• Prepare reports on leads, opportunities, pipeline value, contracts, and activity; achieve agreed monthly, quarterly, and annual targets.
• Represent Mr Valet professionally in the UAE market.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years in business development, B2B sales, or a related role, preferably in the UAE; proven corporate client acquisition and deal-closing experience.
• Strong understanding of the UAE business and commercial market.
• Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and networking skills; self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems; willing to travel across the UAE for business activities.
• Fluent English with excellent written and spoken communication is required; fluent Arabic is preferred.
• Existing sector contacts, UAE driving license, and relevant industry experience are advantageous or preferred.

Preferred industry experience

• Valet parking, hospitality, hotels and resorts, facilities management, property management, real estate, automotive services, events and entertainment, or corporate services are preferred backgrounds.

Work location

• Work location is listed as in person; travel across the UAE for meetings and business development activities is expected.