Business Development Officer

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UAE market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitor activities, and business opportunities.
• Generate leads through networking, client meetings, referrals, exhibitions, and digital platforms.
• Arrange and attend client meetings, presentations, and business negotiations.
• Prepare and submit proposals, quotations, and commercial offers aligned with client requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure successful service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Maintain and update CRM systems with client interactions, opportunities, and sales activities.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and contribute to overall company revenue growth.
• Develop strategic plans to penetrate new markets and strengthen existing client relationships.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, conferences, networking events, and industry forums.
• Prepare regular sales reports, pipeline updates, and business development forecasts for management.
• Ensure professional follow-up with clients and maintain long-term business relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition within the UAE/GCC market.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets and securing new business opportunities.
• Experience in manpower outsourcing, recruitment, staffing, HR solutions, or service-based industries is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of UAE business practices and corporate culture.
• UAE driving license is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

• Existing network of corporate clients within the UAE.
• Experience dealing with government, semi-government, or private sector clients.
• Strong understanding of GCC recruitment and outsourcing market trends.
• Professional, proactive, and target-driven personality.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and competitive business environment.

Working Conditions

• Office-based role with frequent client meetings and business visits across the UAE.
• Participation in exhibitions, networking events, and business conferences as required.
• Performance-based incentives and career growth opportunities.