Business Development Manager

Manpower Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Middle East is partnering with a leading supplier of premium wood, veneer and decorative surface solutions to hire a Business Development Manager. You will drive growth, expand market presence, and build strategic client relationships across architecture, interior design, fit-out and furniture manufacturing sectors in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have strong BD expertise, excellent relationship management, and a proven track record in wood, veneer, interiors or building materials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of business development or project sales experience within wood, veneer, joinery, interiors, furniture, fit-out, or building materials industries.
• Strong network of architects, interior designers, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders within UAE/GCC.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across architects, interior designers, consultants, joinery companies, contractors, and furniture manufacturers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers to drive project specifications and sales growth.
• Promote premium wood and veneer products by providing technical guidance, product presentations, and solution-based recommendations.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including lead generation, project tracking, quotations, negotiations, contract closure, and account management.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to develop effective business development strategies and maximize market share.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Industry knowledge

Architects & designers network

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Our client, a leading supplier of premium wood, veneer, and decorative surface solutions, is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving business growth, developing strategic client relationships, and expanding market presence across the architecture, interior design, fit-out, and furniture manufacturing sectors.

The ideal candidate will have strong business development expertise, excellent relationship management skills, and a proven track record within the wood, veneer, interiors, or building materials industry, which will align successfully in the organization.

About the Requirements

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across architects, interior designers, consultants, joinery companies, contractors, and furniture manufacturers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers to drive project specifications and sales growth.
• Promote premium wood and veneer products by providing technical guidance, product presentations, and solution-based recommendations.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including lead generation, project tracking, quotations, negotiations, contract closure, and account management.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to develop effective business development strategies and maximize market share.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of business development or project sales experience within wood, veneer, joinery, interiors, furniture, fit-out, or building materials industries.
• Strong network of architects, interior designers, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders within the UAE/GCC market.