Business Development Executive / Manager

The role of a Business Development Executive/Manager is to assist the organisation s sales and growth effort by contributing to new customer acquisition. He/she should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep the senior management updated about marketplace and competitors activity. Key Responsibilities Build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities. Keep prospective client database updated. Make cold calls for new business leads. Support in writing new business proposals. Maintain knowledge of all product and service offerings of the company. Arrange meetings for senior management with prospective clients. Follow company guidelines and procedures for the acquisition of customers, submission of tenders, etc. Research and identify new business opportunities including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, products and services. Promote the company s products/services, addressing or predicting the client s objectives. Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients. Cross-sell different services with existing clients. Build rapport and associations with high-level business executives. Understand clientele requirements and respond effectively with satisfactory context and assistance. Network and build references through seminars, conferences and events. Bring new business opportunities and potential investments from the European nation into the UAE and other regional offices, and vice versa. Location UAE

Desired Candidate Profile

Personal Attributes Fluent in English (able to converse and understand). Presentable and confident enough to present on behalf of the company at different forums. Strong negotiation skills for discussions with clients on shared proposals and payments. Fast learner with the ability to quickly adapt. Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Deep understanding of market movements and competitive organizations. Ability to work in parallel with other teams on government relationships and entities.