Business Development Managr / Business Development Directr

💼 We’re Hiring: Business Development Manager / Business Development Director
📍 Location: Remote (United Arab Emirates – UAE)
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
💼 Experience Level: Mid-Level / Senior / Leadership
We are looking for a strategic, commercially minded, and results-driven Business Development Manager / Business Development Director to drive business growth, identify new market opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and expand our customer base across the United Arab Emirates and wider regional markets.
The ideal candidate has strong business acumen, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to develop commercial relationships, generate revenue, and achieve sustainable growth. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to business expansion, partnership development, and long-term strategic initiatives in a dynamic, fully remote environment.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, target markets, and revenue streams.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, strategic partners, distributors, and key stakeholders.
Research market trends, industry developments, customer needs, and competitor activities.
Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective clients, strategic accounts, and business opportunities.
Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, market research, and targeted outreach.
Lead client meetings, business presentations, negotiations, and commercial discussions.
Prepare business proposals, quotations, presentations, partnership agreements, and commercial documentation.
Negotiate pricing, contractual terms, and partnership arrangements in line with company policies.
Develop strategic partnerships to expand market reach, strengthen brand visibility, and create new revenue opportunities.
Monitor sales pipelines, conversion rates, revenue targets, and business development KPIs.
Prepare regular performance reports, market assessments, and growth forecasts for management.
Collaborate with marketing, sales, product, finance, and operations teams to support business objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve customer acquisition, retention, account growth, and long-term profitability.
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the UAE business environment and relevant industry regulations.
Represent the company at business meetings, networking events, industry conferences, and trade exhibitions when required.
Support market entry strategies, regional expansion plans, and new business initiatives.
Manage key accounts and ensure a high standard of client relationship management.
Evaluate potential commercial risks and recommend strategies to improve business performance.
For director-level candidates, lead business development planning, oversee strategic initiatives, mentor team members, and contribute to senior-level decision-making.
Perform other business development activities as assigned.
✅ Requirements
Business Development Manager: Typically 3–7+ years of relevant experience.
Business Development Director: Typically 7–10+ years of relevant experience, including strategic leadership or team management.
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred but not always required.
Demonstrated understanding of business development, sales strategy, market expansion, and commercial negotiations.
Strong ability to identify new opportunities and convert prospects into sustainable business relationships.
Excellent communication, presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to evaluate business opportunities.
Experience developing business proposals, commercial strategies, and partnership plans.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, projects, and competing priorities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with CRM platforms, sales pipeline management, and business reporting tools.
Ability to establish measurable targets and deliver results against business objectives.
Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
Knowledge of the UAE market, regional business practices, and local commercial opportunities is an advantage.
Existing professional networks across the UAE or the wider GCC region are a plus.
Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and distributed teams.
Professional, proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented attitude.
Must be based in the UAE or otherwise eligible to work remotely from the UAE.
Must have valid UAE work authorization where required by the employment arrangement.
Reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup.
🌟 What We Offer
Fully remote work arrangement within the United Arab Emirates.
Flexible and supportive working environment.
Comprehensive onboarding and access to relevant business resources.
Opportunities to develop strategic partnerships and expand into new markets.
Exposure to high-impact commercial initiatives and business growth projects.
Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
Career development opportunities toward Senior Business Development Manager, Regional Director, Commercial Director, or Chief Business Development Officer.
A collaborative and growth-oriented workplace culture.
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Competitive compensation and benefits package, subject to the role, employment arrangement, and applicable UAE requirements.

Work arrangement
Yes