Business Development Manager

ALBADDAD Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Albaddad Group is hiring a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across Steel Structures, Prefab, Modular & Events in the UAE and GCC. You will identify opportunities, build strategic relationships, and convert prospects into profitable projects.

Demonstrated hunter mindset, extensive network in real estate, EPC, and events sectors, and a track record of closing high-value deals are essential. Travel across UAE/GCC is expected to secure opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Marketing or related field.
• 7–12 years of proven Business Development / Sales experience.
• Strong UAE market experience preferred and GCC experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve revenue and margin targets in UAE and GCC.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across markets and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Build relationships with developers, contractors, government entities, event organizers and consultants to win projects.

Skills

Hunter mentality

B2B sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Market research

CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Tendering software

Job description

Business Development Manager – Steel Structures, Aluminium, Prefab, Modular & Events

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving new business growth and expanding Albaddad’s market presence across Steel Structures, Aluminium Structures, Prefabricated Buildings, Modular Buildings, Tents, Temporary Structures, Events and Manufacturing Solutions. The role requires a commercially driven and highly proactive professional with a strong hunter mentality, capable of identifying new markets, developing strategic relationships, generating qualified opportunities, and converting prospects into profitable projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the Engineering, Estimation, Design, Production, Projects, Procurement and Operations teams to develop commercially viable solutions and successfully convert opportunities into awarded projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Business Development & New Business Acquisition Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve annual revenue and gross margin targets. Identify and secure new business opportunities across UAE and GCC markets. Develop new client accounts and establish long-term commercial relationships. Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline covering short-, medium- and long-term opportunities. Conduct market research to identify emerging sectors, projects, customers and business opportunities. Proactively approach developers, contractors, government entities, event organizers, consultants, EPC companies, industrial companies and other potential clients. Generate new leads through direct prospecting, networking, industry events, referrals, tenders and strategic partnerships. Develop market-entry strategies for new products, services and geographic markets.


• 2. Target Market & Client Development Build strong relationships with decision-makers across:Real Estate Developers Main Contractors EPC Contractors Government & Semi-Government Entities Oil & Gas & Energy Companies Industrial Companies Logistics & Warehousing Companies Event Management Companies Exhibition Organizers Sports & Entertainment Organizations Hospitality & Tourism Companies Retail & Commercial Developers Infrastructure Companies Consultants and Architects Establish relationships with key stakeholders including:CEOsManaging Directors Commercial Directors Procurement Directors Project Directors Construction Managers Engineering Managers Facility Managers Event Directors Procurement Managers Project Managers


• 3. Product & Solution Sales Develop a strong commercial understanding of Albaddad's products and capabilities, including:Steel Structures Structural steel systems PEB / Pre-Engineered Buildings Steel fabrication Warehouses and industrial structures Large-scale steel structures Aluminium Structures Aluminium structures Lightweight structural systems Special-purpose structures Prefab & Modular Buildings Prefabricated buildings Modular buildings Site offices Accommodation units Staff facilities Temporary and semi-permanent buildings Tents & Temporary Structures Event tents Large-span structures Temporary structures Hospitality structures VIP structures Exhibition structures Sports and entertainment structures Events & Special Projects Exhibition structures Event infrastructure Temporary venues Hospitality solutions Customized structures Turnkey event-related structures Manufacturing Solutions Understand Albaddad's manufacturing capabilities and identify opportunities where customized fabrication and production solutions can generate new revenue.


• 4. Project & Opportunity Development Identify projects at an early stage and position Albaddad before tender release. Monitor upcoming projects, tenders, developments and major events. Establish early relationships with developers, consultants and contractors. Review customer requirements and coordinate with Engineering and Estimation teams. Develop project-specific commercial strategies. Coordinate preparation of proposals, quotations and technical-commercial submissions. Lead commercial negotiations with clients. Follow up opportunities through the complete sales cycle until award. Ensure effective handover of awarded projects to the Projects / Operations team.


• 5. Tender & Commercial Development Monitor and identify relevant tenders and RFQs. Evaluate commercial potential and recommend bid/no-bid decisions. Coordinate with Estimation, Engineering and Commercial teams on tender requirements. Develop commercial proposals and value propositions. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contractual requirements and commercial conditions. Protect company margins while maximizing the probability of winning projects. Maintain accurate records of opportunities, quotations, negotiations and expected awards.


• 6. Strategic Partnerships Identify potential strategic partners, subcontractors, consultants and business alliances. Develop relationships that can create new project opportunities. Explore joint ventures and strategic collaborations where commercially beneficial. Represent Albaddad at industry conferences, exhibitions, trade shows and networking events. Build Albaddad's brand presence within target markets.


• 7. CRM, Pipeline & Reporting Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM database. Track leads, opportunities, proposals, negotiations and awarded projects. Provide weekly and monthly sales pipeline reports. Prepare accurate sales forecasts. Track conversion rates, sales cycles and revenue performance. Monitor individual account and project profitability. Maintain a minimum qualified pipeline aligned with annual sales targets.


• 8. Market Intelligence Monitor competitors, market pricing and industry developments. Identify market trends and emerging customer requirements. Analyze competitors' strengths, weaknesses and market positioning. Provide management with recommendations for new products, markets and commercial opportunities. Identify potential gaps in Albaddad's product portfolio and propose new business opportunities.


• 9. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with:Engineering Structural Design Architecture Estimation / Tendering Production Procurement Projects Operations Finance Marketing Quality & HSE to ensure that customer requirements are translated into technically feasible and commercially profitable solutions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Annual Revenue Generated Gross Margin / Profitability New Clients Acquired Qualified Sales Pipeline Project Conversion / Win Rate Number and Value of New Opportunities Average Sales Cycle Strategic Accounts Developed Repeat Business & Account Growth Market Expansion

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Marketing or a related field. 7-12 years of proven Business Development / Sales experience, preferably within construction, engineering, manufacturing, steel structures, prefab, modular buildings, events or related industries. Proven track record of generating significant new business and achieving revenue targets. Strong UAE market experience is highly preferred. GCC market experience is an advantage. Existing relationships with developers, contractors, government entities, EPC companies, industrial clients or event organizations are highly desirable. Experience selling high-value, project-based solutions. Strong understanding of B2B and consultative selling. Experience with tenders, RFQs, proposals and commercial negotiations. Strong knowledge of CRM systems and sales pipeline management.

Technical / Commercial Competencies

Strong understanding of project-based sales. Ability to understand technical products and convert technical capabilities into commercial value. Strong negotiation and closing skills. Excellent financial and commercial awareness. Ability to read and understand project requirements, specifications and scopes. Strong presentation and communication skills. Ability to develop C-Level relationships. Strong networking capabilities. Excellent market intelligence and competitor analysis skills. Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously. Strong forecasting and reporting discipline.

Personal Attributes

Hunter mentality Results-oriented Highly proactive and self-motivated Strong business acumen Excellent communicator and negotiator Relationship builder Strategic thinker with strong execution capability Commercially aggressive but professional Able to work under pressure and meet ambitious targets Strong ownership and accountability Willingness to travel across UAE and GCC Ability to work effectively with technical and commercial teams

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proven Business Development professional with a strong network in the UAE/GCC construction, industrial, events or infrastructure markets, who can open doors with major organizations and convert relationships into high-value projects. Candidates with experience in Steel Structures, PEB, Aluminium Structures, Prefab, Modular Buildings, Tents, Temporary Structures, Events or Manufacturing will be strongly preferred. The candidate must demonstrate measurable achievements in:New Client Acquisition + Revenue Growth + Pipeline Development + Large Project Closing + Strategic Account Development. Preferred language: Arabic & English