Business Development Manager

🏢 Access Talent Group
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeHybrid
📅 Posted: 3w ago🔄 Updated: 3w ago
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Our client, a multidisciplinary design consultancy in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a senior Business Development Manager to drive market growth across Abu Dhabi and the UAE. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships with senior stakeholders, and supporting major project conversions. The ideal candidate will leverage an established network within the UAE market, possess a strong track record in winning consultancy work, and have excellent commercial and communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, along with over 10 years of relevant experience, is required.
Required Skills
Other
UAE market knowledgeproactiveness
Business, Sales & Management
Client Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCommercial Awareness
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Presentation SkillsNegotiationRelationship Building
Nice to have:
Other
Arabic fluency
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline, with over 10 years of experience in business development within the architecture, engineering, or related consultancy fields. Strong knowledge of the UAE market, particularly Abu Dhabi, and an established network with developers, government entities, and industry professionals are essential. Proven success in generating opportunities and winning consultancy work, along with excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, is required.
Description
Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Architecture Company Industry Engineering Services Our client is a leading multidisciplinary design consultancy based in Abu Dhabi, with a strong presence across the UAE and wider GCC. The business works across architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, infrastructure and the wider built environment, delivering projects across sectors including residential, hospitality, mixed-use, public realm, waterfronts, cultural destinations and large-scale masterplans. With an established regional portfolio and strong relationships across both public and private sectors, the company is continuing to expand its presence in the UAE. The Role: This is a senior, commercially focused position responsible for driving business development and market growth across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and technical teams to identify new opportunities, develop client relationships and support the successful conversion of major projects. A key part of the role will be leveraging an established network of government and semi-government entities, developers, asset owners, consultants and other key industry stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: -Identify and develop new business opportunities across Abu Dhabi and the UAE. -Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, developers, government entities and industry stakeholders. -Monitor market activity and identify upcoming projects and growth opportunities. -Develop and implement business development and market growth strategies. -Lead client meetings, presentations and relationship-building activities. -Support major bids and pursuits from early positioning through to appointment. -Work closely with leadership and technical teams to develop compelling proposals and pursuit strategies. -Identify potential partnerships and new routes to market. -Represent the company professionally within the UAE marketplace. Requirements: -Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline. -10+ years' experience in business development within architecture, engineering, landscape, urban design or related consultancy. -Strong knowledge of the UAE market, particularly Abu Dhabi. -Established network across developers, government/semi-government organisations, asset owners and AEC professionals. -Proven track record of generating opportunities and winning consultancy work. -Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. -Commercially driven, proactive and highly relationship-focused. -Fluent English required; Arabic would be an advantage. About the Company As Recruitment Specialists within the Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Energy markets, Access Talent Group have a wide scope of expertise across the Middle East and Europe. Our client base ranges from specialist Engineering and niche Petrochemical companies, through to the biggest Oil Operators and blue-chip Consultancies in the Gulf, allowing us to consistently offer key career opportunities to suit experienced staff through to Senior Management and Directors. Easy Apply
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