Business Development Manager

Job Purpose

The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing growth strategies across the company's portfolio. The role focuses on expanding corporate and high-value client acquisition, strengthening strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable revenue growth across the client's business verticals.

This position plays a key role in market expansion, cross-selling initiatives, and long-term commercial positioning within the UAE. The role is focused on business development and partnerships and does not involve day-to-day operational or service delivery responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth

• Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy aligned with the Managing Director’s vision and commercial objectives.
• Identify, negotiate, and secure strategic partnerships that support growth
• Conduct ongoing market research to monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities within the UAE market.

Business Development & Client Acquisition

• Drive acquisition of corporate and high-value clients across the Group’s offerings.
• Develop and execute structured outreach initiatives to generate qualified business opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.

Sales & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for new B2B business development initiatives and strategic partnerships, ensuring a structured handover to operations post-onboarding.
• Maintain and manage CRM systems to track leads, pipeline activity, follow-ups, and conversion metrics.
• Represent the client in professional forums, networking platforms, and industry engagements as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is an advantage).

Experience

• 5–8 years of proven experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships within the UAE.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience specifically within Healthcare, Aesthetic Clinics, Wellness, Beauty, Fashion, Luxury, or premium service-oriented environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate, premium, or high-value client portfolios.
• Exceptional communication, public speaking (for podcasts), and networking skills.

Skills

• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and deal-closing capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance brand positioning and revenue objectives.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market insights and commercial data