Business Development Specialist

Manpower Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Middle East is seeking a Business Development Executive/ Lead Generation Specialist to identify new project opportunities and generate qualified leads across the UAE's construction and interior fit-out market. The role emphasizes building relationships with key stakeholders and driving project-based sales opportunities.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years in business development or lead generation within construction or related industries, plus strong communication and networking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, architecture or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in business development, lead generation, project sales, or specification sales in construction, interiors, fit-out, or related industries.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship management skills with developers, consultants, architects and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UAE in construction and fit-out sectors.
• Conduct market research on upcoming projects, tenders, and market developments.
• Build and maintain relationships with consultants, developers, PMCs, contractors, architects, interior designers and other stakeholders.
• Generate qualified leads through cold calling, networking events, site visits, LinkedIn, referrals and targeted activities.
• Qualify opportunities by assessing scope, timelines, budgets, specifications and decision-making structures.

Skills

Business development

Lead generation

Relationship management

Market research

Cold calling

Networking

Site visits

LinkedIn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a Business Development Executive/ Lead Generation Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new project opportunities, generating qualified leads, and building relationships with key stakeholders across the UAE construction and fit-out market.

The ideal candidate will have strong business development skills, relationship management expertise, and experience within project-based sales environments, which will align successfully in the organization.

About the Requirements

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UAE within the construction, hospitality, commercial, residential, healthcare, and interior fit-out sectors.
• Conduct market research to track upcoming projects, industry trends, tender opportunities, and market developments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, developers, project management consultants (PMCs), contractors, architects, interior designers, and other project stakeholders.
• Generate qualified leads through cold calling, networking events, site visits, online platforms, LinkedIn, referrals, and targeted business development activities.
• Qualify opportunities by assessing project scope, timelines, budgets, specifications, and decision-making structures while supporting the sales team in converting opportunities into business.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in business development, lead generation, project sales, or specification sales within construction, interiors, fit-out, building materials, or related industries.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship management skills with the ability to engage effectively with developers, consultants, architects, and contractors.