Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading HR & Headhunting Consultancy in Dubai is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager. You will drive growth in the heavy plant machinery hire sector, particularly excavator rentals, and expand the client base. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years experience in the UAE's plant hire sector, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to generate immediate business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the UAE's plant hire or construction machinery sector.
• Strong network of clients, ideally with connections in contractors, developers, and infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to deliver immediate business from day one.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and drive revenue growth for excavator and heavy plant hire services.
• Leverage existing networks within the UAE construction sector to secure contracts and repeat business.
• Manage client relationships from initial engagement through to ongoing account management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Revenue Growth

Job description

Overview

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead growth within the heavy plant machinery hire sector, with a particular focus on excavator rentals. The role will be responsible for expanding our client base in Dubai, generating immediate business opportunities, and building long-term partnerships across the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and drive revenue growth for excavator and heavy plant hire services.
• Leverage existing networks within the UAE construction sector to secure contracts and repeat business.
• Manage client relationships from initial engagement through to ongoing account management.
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals, tenders, and presentations.
• Monitor market activity, competitor offerings, and industry developments to stay ahead of opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure machinery delivery and service levels meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the UAEs plant hire or construction machinery sector.
• Strong network of clients, ideally with connections in contractors, developers, and infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to deliver immediate business from day one.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness of the heavy machinery hire market, particularly excavators.

About the company

Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region. With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific. Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services. Guildhall is the partner of choice.