Business Development Manager for Saudi Arabia

Johnson Controls; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Dubai to drive demand for Fire Detection products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in technical or business development, strong knowledge of Fire Detection systems, and excellent communication skills. This role requires a proactive mindset with the ability to build long-term relationships with clients. Competitive salary and dynamic working environment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in technical or business development roles with Fire Detection products.
• Hands-on experience in Fire Detection system design.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Detection brands.
• Fluent Arabic and good English.

Responsibilities

• Create demand for Fire Detection products by engaging with various stakeholders.
• Guide consultants and developers on design and specifications.
• Collaborate with Sales and Technical Support.
• Develop technical and marketing tools.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Persuasion skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Planning and time management

Job description

What you will do

As a Business Development Manager youll report to the Global Business Development Leader and work closely with the KSA team. Based in Jeddah your mission is to create demand for Fire Detection products by engaging with consultants contractors developers and end users from the early specification this role you will identify new opportunities and define vertical markets build long-term relationships with high-profile customers promote Fire Detection solutions while expanding brand awareness in your territory deliver technical seminars presentations and product demonstrations and recommend solutions that meet project requirements. This position requires a strong technical background and offers a dynamic environment to leverage your expertise.

How you will do it

• Use your technical knowledge to guide consultants and developers on design and specifications.
• Collaborate with Sales and Technical Support to ensure proposals meet customer needs.
• Develop design technical and marketing tools for new and existing products.
• Keep accurate records of opportunities quotes and projects in company systems.

Youll thrive if youre a hunterdriven independent and persistentwith excellent planning and time management skills.

What we look for

• Minimum 5 years in technical or business development roles with Fire Detection products.
• Hands‑on experience in Fire Detection system design.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Detection brands.
• Excellent presentation communication and persuasion skills.
• Ability to identify decision‑makers and build relationships.
• Highly proactive independent and collaborative mindset.
• Integrity ethics and a results‑driven attitude.
• Creative problem‑solver with a can‑do approach.
• Fluent Arabic and good English.

Our culture

At Johnson Controls youll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in todays market. Our hardworking people empower us and we believe in being part of a team that is open collaborative results‑oriented hardworking and above all fun.

We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion getting comfortable with having crucial conversations and valuing different perspectives we will be one of the most desirable places to work.

Required Experience:

Manager