Business Development Executive

Emirates Bustanica; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture company in Dubai is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive marketing initiatives, manage digital platforms, and ensure smooth communication between teams and external partners. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in business development, be fluent in both English and Arabic, and possess the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the company’s growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Business Development.
• Experience in English and Arabic labeling and marketing.
• Ability to work under pressure in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual marketing activities and budgets.
• Oversee digital marketing efforts and e-commerce updates.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams and external partners.
• Support senior management with data compilation and reporting.
• Conduct market research and analyze marketing performance.

Skills

Project management

Bilingual communication (English, Arabic)

Event management

Digital marketing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to increase revenue and market share. They implement strategic initiatives, manage key projects, and ensure alignment between internal teams and external stakeholders to drive sustainable growth. Acting as a key contributor to operational excellence, the job holder optimizes resources and actively supports the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Result Areas:

1. Work with the Marketing Manager to plan and manage the annual marketing activities while ensuring that all campaigns and initiatives are executed within the approved budget.
2. Coordinate digital marketing efforts including managing social media content, scheduling posts, reviewing captions, and working closely with agencies to monitor SEO and campaign performance.
3. Oversee updates and maintenance of the company’s e-commerce platform, including uploading new products, updating pricing and visuals, and ensuring product listings are accurate and up to date.
4. Act as the primary point of contact between internal departments and external agencies, retailers, and schools, ensuring consistent communication and smooth project execution.
5. Translate product details, marketing content, QA documents, and packaging information between Arabic and English to ensure accurate and localized messaging.
6. Organize and execute company events, trade exhibitions, and CSR initiatives, while managing logistics, permits, and vendor coordination for a successful implementation.
7. Collaborate with teams across sales, marketing, production, finance, and quality control to align on product launches, deadlines, and key business deliverables.
8. Handle product registration and labelling approvals with relevant government portals such as Dubai Municipality, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
9. Support senior management by preparing reports, compiling data from different departments, managing schedules, and ensuring timely communication of key business updates.
10. Conduct regular market research and analyse performance reports to assess the effectiveness of marketing activities and provide insights that support business development strategies.

Job Context:

The Business Development Executive supports the company’s growth by coordinating marketing initiatives, managing digital platforms, and ensuring seamless communication between internal teams and external partners. The role involves handling product listings, regulatory approvals, social media, and event planning, while also providing executive-level support and maintaining accurate reporting. It requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can multitask effectively and contribute to both strategic and operational business development efforts.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Work Experience:

• 7 Years of Experience in Business Development
• Experience of English and Arabic labelling, marketing, organisation education

Skills:

• Work with high pressure & demanding environment
• Passion for sustainability, agriculture, and education.
• Engaged in short/long-term assignments to deliver excellent administration support to senior executives
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization with keen attention to details
• Project management to accomplish tasks, presentation software and ability to execute and manage events & campaigns
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Detail-oriented and proactive in problem-solving