Business Development Manager

Seatrium; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium Limited in Dubai seeks an accomplished marketing leader to steer the marketing function for the business unit and the Keppel O&M Group, aligning with group objectives. The role requires strategic oversight and a strong commercial mindset.

You will drive tender responses, build robust client relationships, and identify market opportunities while managing budgets, training programmes, and team development to enable growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/ Business/ Marketing field.
• At least 8 years in marketing with a management role.
• Solid understanding of industry, market conditions and company status.
• Strong business sense and commercial acumen.
• Good grasp of contractual matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Marketing team to serve the business unit, Keppel O&M Group and customers.
• Lead marketing to respond to tender bids, enquiries and contract reviews.
• Develop and foster relationships with potential and existing customers.
• Monitor industry trends to uncover business opportunities.
• Develop business strategies for future growth and new markets.
• Oversee Marketing Department operational budget and training programmes.
• Manage career development and training of the marketing team.

Skills

Marketing Leadership

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Tender Process

Education

Degree in Engineering/ Business/ Marketing

Job description

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead the Marketing team to serve the business unit, the Keppel O&M Group and customers in line with group business objectives and commitments
• Lead the marketing team to respond to tender bids, enquiries and contract review activities with customers
• Develop and foster working relationship with potential customers, as well as connect and enhance strong client relations with existing customers
• Be sensitive to industry trends and developments so as to explore and exploit business opportunities
• Develop business strategies to spearhead future growth of the Company’s business by identifying and evaluating new market potential and business opportunities
• Responsible for Marketing Department operational budget and training programmes
• Manage the career development and training of the marketing team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Engineering/ Business/ Marketing discipline
• At least 8 years of marketing experience in a management position
• A good understanding of the industry, market conditions and Company’s present conditions
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Good understanding of contractual matters
• Good technical knowledge of rigs, ships and offshore platforms
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good understanding of business protocols and relationship building with clients
• Able to travel at short notice

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited