Business Development Specialist

Prowa; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy firm in Dubai is seeking a Business Development Specialist. This role involves identifying opportunities in the oil and gas sector, preparing proposals, and maintaining CRM records. Candidates should have 2-5 years in business development and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers a chance to impact a growing deal pipeline and work in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years in business development or related roles.
• Experience in oil and gas or petrochemicals is advantageous.
• Proficiency in preparing reports and presentations.
• Strong integrity and concise communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify opportunities in MENA energy sectors.
• Prepare business plans, proposals, and presentations.
• Maintain CRM pipelines and project documentation.
• Produce research notes and executive-ready materials.

Skills

Business development

Market analysis

Sales

Communication

Research ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

Job description

Overview

Expand Prowa’s pipeline across MENA energy and adjacent sectors. Research markets, craft proposals, coordinate inputs across teams, and support negotiations with clean documentation from first contact to close.

The Role

You will help build opportunities connected to oil and gas and adjacent sectors, report to the Business Development Manager, and work closely with Finance, Legal, Technical, and Operations. Expect to handle sensitive information, communicate clearly, work to outcomes, and travel when required.

What you will do

• Identify and qualify opportunities across refinery, petrochemical, trading, EPC, and services, with a primary focus on MENA, and maintain professional communication with clients and partners.
• Prepare business plans, proposals, presentations, and investment briefs with clear writing; contribute to feasibility and economic assessments under senior guidance.
• Maintain CRM pipelines, client records, data rooms, and version-controlled project documentation.
• Prepare negotiation materials, meeting notes, and action trackers, then drive timely follow-ups; coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues and remove blockers.
• Produce research notes, weekly briefs, and executive-ready slide decks; use productivity and AI tools to improve research, drafting, and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate across teams to hit milestones on proposals and submissions, and take on additional tasks assigned by the Senior Business Development Specialist as priorities require.

What you bring

Must-have

• 2 to 5 years in business development, market analysis, sales, or related commercial roles in oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, or trading; experience with Iraq or wider MENA is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree; discipline flexible.
• Strong MS Office skills and solid research ability to synthesize data into crisp insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency in preparing proposals, reports, and presentations, with comfort using CRM tools.
• High integrity, concise communication, sound judgment on when to ask and escalate, adaptability under shifting priorities, and results focus with flexibility on hours.
• Willingness to travel frequently to Iraq and other project locations.

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with refinery and petrochemical products, supply chains, and sector dynamics.
• Pragmatic use of AI tools to enhance speed and quality without compromising accuracy.
• Arabic language skills.

Location

Dubai, UAE.

Why join

Direct impact on a growing deal pipeline, cross-functional exposure, and executive-ready work that develops commercial judgment fast.

To Apply

Send your CV when you apply. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out if there is a fit.