Business Development Manager

Boskalis; Sharjah; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

A leading geosciences company in Sharjah is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth within the GCC. This role involves promoting the company's ROV and Geotechnical services, managing client relationships, and engaging in market research. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in business development, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and career development opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in business development or related role.
• 5-10 years of experience in the marine survey industry.
• Willingness to travel within the GCC.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients and opportunities in the GCC.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Participate in the bidding process for projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Proactive attitude

Fluency in English

Knowledge of GCC market

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

Make your mark as a Business Development Manager at Horizon Geosciences!

The Business Development Manager will play a vital role in identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and supporting the overall growth strategy for Horizon Geosciences in the GCC. This position is ideal for a motivated individual eager to start their career in business development within the geosciences sector.

Your responsibilities as a Business Development Manager

• Promote Horizon’s Services as the contractor of choice for Survey ROV and Geotechnical services in the GCC.
• Assist in identifying and researching potential clients and market opportunities within the GCC.
• Actively participate in the bidding process.
• Support business development strategies aimed at increasing Horizon’s market presence and revenue.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the commercial and business development team to prepare proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Participate in networking events, industry conferences and client meetings to represent Horizon Geosciences.
• Monitor industry trends to keep our strategies competitive.
• Provide regular updates and reports on business development activities and outcomes.

Your qualities and experience

• You can make your mark as a Business Development Manager if you have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Geosciences, Environmental Science or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in business development, sales or a related role (internships or entry‑level positions welcome).
• 5‑10 years of experience in the marine survey industry.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn about the geotechnical and geosciences sectors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of the GCC market is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within the GCC.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications :

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact in an earthmoving company as part of a diverse international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues so they feel at home as soon as possible.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
• Young Boskalis: As Horizon is part of the Boskalis group of companies you may join Young Boskalis during social events and various engaging activities. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra information

• Your team: You will be part of the Commercial Department.
• Where you will work: You will be based in our office in SAIF Zone Sharjah United Arab Emirates.
• Fulltime/ part time job: The position of Business Development Manager is a fulltime job.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on the job we will invite you for two or more interviews via Microsoft Teams or at our office. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews we will make you an offer to join Horizon. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure we warmly welcome you to our organization.

Want to know more

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Business Development Manager. Please contact Jenelyn Duran HR Assistant via our career page.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We do not accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime