Assistant Business Development Manager

China Mobile International Limited; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Business Development Manager to drive sales strategies across the Middle East and Africa. This role involves building strong relationships with key carrier partners, collaborating with sales teams, and providing after-sales support. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the telecommunications sector, with a minimum of 7 years of experience and a positive, results-oriented mindset. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and strategic thinking, and contribute to the growth and success of a leading telecommunications company in a vibrant region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in the Telecommunication industry with regional exposure.
• Proven success in business results with Key Carrier partners.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and deploy sales strategies for the Middle East and Africa.
• Build strategic relationships with key carrier partners and customers.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Strategy

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Business Development Manager

Middle East & Africa Region

UAE MENA Region Office

Responsibilities

• Formulate and deploy regional-level operator business sales strategies covering Middle East and African countries, and work closely with CMI headquarters and overseas companies to fulfill and deliver sales revenue.
• Build and strengthen strategic business relationships and long-term partnerships with key carrier partners and customers.
• Collaborate closely with different countries’ sales teams to develop business.
• Support daily sales inquiries from a commercial perspective, respond to RFQ/RFPs, and recruit more businesses, including liaising with relevant partners to enable one-stop shop solutions where required.
• Establish sales model and support agreement and other documentation.
• Provide after-sales support including service performance review and contract renewal negotiation.
• Review & analyze the market situation and report to senior management periodically.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Work experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the Telecommunication industry. Regional exposure is a definite advantage.
• Professional skills: Proven success in attaining sound business results with Key Carrier partners, Large Enterprises, Global MNC Enterprises is preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Overall ability and traits: Positive mindset, result-oriented, self-motivated, hardworking, and able to work under pressure. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Language ability: Excellent written and spoken English. Proficiency in additional languages such as Chinese or Arabic is highly preferred.