Business Development Manager - Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

The FEED Lot; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat and livestock organization in Dubai seeks a Business Development Manager for the MENA region. In this full-time role, you will drive strategies to increase the demand for Australian red meat. Ideal candidates will have experience in the food industry and proven teamwork abilities. Knowledge of negotiating with international stakeholders is preferred. Apply by 20 August 2025 for this impactful opportunity in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven history of successful teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Existing knowledge/experience in the Australian red meat industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic programmes to boost demand for Australian meat.
• Contribute to economic growth and new market opportunities in MENA.

Skills

Marketing/business development experience in the food industry

Successful teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Negotiating with international stakeholders

Job description

Introduction

• Join a passionate industry supporting global demand for quality sustainable red meat
• Flexible supporting and inclusive team culture
• Make a real impact and deliver value to Australia's iconic agriculture industry
• This exciting full-time role will be based in Dubai United Arab Emirates.

Description

About the Role

As MLA's Business Development Manager MENA, you’ll be instrumental in developing and executing strategic programmes to significantly boost the demand for Australian beef, lamb and goatmeat across the dynamic and rapidly growing Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

This is a unique opportunity to directly impact the success of a vital Australian industry on an international scale, contributing to economic growth and fostering new market opportunities.

Our ideal Business Development Manager - MENA has:

• Marketing/business development experience in the food industry
• Proven history of successful teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills
• Some existing knowledge/experience in the Australian red meat industry is preferred (including technical knowledge of red meat packaging shelf life, food safety industry systems, NPD process)
• History or demonstration of successfully dealing and/or negotiating with international stakeholders, industry & government.

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full‑time employment in the advertised location. For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).

Who are we
Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing research and development products and services to beef, sheep and goat producers with the core purpose to deliver world‑leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.

The Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians. Australian red meat is produced in Australia in high welfare systems and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet.

Applications close: 20 August 2025

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position contact the Human Resources team by emailing

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Required Experience:

Manager