Business Development Manager (Marine)

Micah Solutions; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth initiatives. The successful candidate will leverage their industry knowledge and connections to develop business opportunities, focusing on shipbuilding and repair sectors. This role offers competitive salary and incentives, along with opportunities for career growth in high-profile projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary & performance-based incentives

Career growth in a reputable marine services company

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in business development.
• Strong network within the marine/maritime industry.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in marine sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives for our Marine Division, focusing on shipbuilding, ship repair, and marine engineering services. The ideal candidate will have strong industry knowledge, a proven sales background, and established connections within the maritime sector, especially in GCC regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the marine, shipbuilding, and ship repair sectors.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships with shipowners, shipyards, EPC contractors, and marine consultants.

• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare proposals, cost estimates, and presentations tailored to client needs.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and upcoming marine projects.

• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings locally and internationally.

• Meet or exceed revenue targets and contribute to the division’s long-term growth strategy.

• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports for management review.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in business development within the shipbuilding or ship repair sector.

• Strong network within the marine/maritime industry (especially UAE/GCC preferred).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to close high-value deals.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary & performance-based incentives

• Career growth in a reputable marine services company

• Opportunity to work on high-profile regional and international projects

• Collaborative and supportive work environment