Business Development Manager (for Hard Commodity Industy/(Based in Dubai)

HUMAN-CRAFT; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,517 - 550,863; Full time

Job summary

HUMAN-CRAFT in the UAE seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to lead commercial expansion across India in LNG and energy infrastructure. You will build a strategic, relationship-driven approach engaging with government entities, IPPs, and industrial buyers.

You will identify buyers and partners, represent the company at industry events, monitor regulatory developments, and support marketing with compelling pitches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in energy markets, preferably LNG or natural gas.
• Proven track record in B2B sales or government liaison.
• Deep understanding of energy infrastructure and market entry strategy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Local/regional market knowledge is a strong advantage.
• Fluent English; other languages add value.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential LNG buyers, regasification operators, IPPs and industrial offtakes in target regions.
• Represent the company at industry events, state-level meetings, and business forums.
• Develop local market intelligence, monitor regulatory frameworks and LNG-related developments.
• Support preparation of marketing materials, pitch decks, and follow-up communications.

Skills

Energy markets

B2B sales

Government liaison

Market entry strategy

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Local/regional market knowledge

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in business/engineering/energy

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking on behalf of our UAE-based client an experienced and well-connected Business Development Manager to lead commercial expansion across India. The successful candidate will focus on LNG and energy infrastructure opportunities, engaging with government entities, IPPs, and industrial buyers. This role requires a strategic, relationship-driven professional with deep regional expertise and a strong network in the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential LNG buyers, regasification operators, IPPs and industrial offtakes in target regions.
• Represent the company at industry events, state-level meetings, and business forums.
• Develop local market intelligence, monitor regulatory frameworks and LNG-related developments.
• Support preparation of marketing materials, pitch decks, and follow-up communications.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in energy markets, preferably in LNG or natural gas.
• Proven track record in B2B sales or government liaison.
• Deep understanding of energy infrastructure and market entry strategy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Local/regional market knowledge is a strong advantage.
• Fluent English; other languages add value.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in international energy trade or project development.
• Existing network of contacts in the gas and LNG sector in the relevant region.
• Master's degree in business, engineering, energy, or related fields.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to make a positive impact.