Business Development Manager

Client of Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Michael Page seeks a Business Development Manager to drive international growth by establishing new client relationships and strategic partnerships. The role emphasizes identifying opportunities across Europe and other markets, and building a robust pipeline of corporate clients needing outsourced and advisory services.

Key duties include networking at industry events, conducting market research, and coordinating with internal teams to tailor solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Proven business development or sales experience within professional services outsourcing, accounting, tax consulting or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in developing international markets and generating new business opportunities.
• Strong network within accounting firms advisory firms or corporate decision-makers would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially driven with a track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Fluency in English is essential; an additional European language is highly preferred.
• Based in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across Europe and other target international markets.
• Building relationships with accounting firms, advisory practices and professional services partners to generate referral opportunities.
• Developing and managing a pipeline of direct corporate clients requiring outsourced and advisory solutions.
• Representing the organisation at industry events, conferences and networking forums.
• Conducting market research to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends.
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions aligned with client requirements.
• Managing the full business development cycle from prospecting through to commercial negotiations and deal closure.
• Maintaining long-term relationships with clients and strategic partners to maximise revenue growth.

Skills

Business Development

International Markets

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Management

Sales Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to senior leadership the Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving international business growth through the development of new client relationships and strategic partnerships

Key responsibilities include

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across Europe and other target international markets
• Building relationships with accounting firms advisory practices and professional services partners to generate referral opportunities
• Developing and managing a pipeline of direct corporate clients requiring outsourced and advisory solutions
• Representing the organisation at industry events conferences and networking forums
• Conducting market research to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions aligned with client requirements
• Managing the full business development cycle from prospecting through to commercial negotiations and deal closure
• Maintaining long-term relationships with clients and strategic partners to maximise revenue growth

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor s degree in Business Finance Accounting or a related field
• Proven business development or sales experience within professional services outsourcing accounting tax consulting or related sectors
• Demonstrated success in developing international markets and generating new business opportunities
• Strong network within accounting firms advisory firms or corporate decision-makers would be highly advantageous
• Excellent relationship-building communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially driven with a track record of achieving revenue targets
• Fluency in English is essential an additional European language is highly preferred
• Based in the UAE