Business Partner Middle East & Africa - BU System Formwork (m/w/d)

Der Entrepreneurs Club e.K.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Der Entrepreneurs Club e.K. is seeking a senior Market Unit lead to implement the BU strategy across the Middle East & Africa.

You will collaborate with regional stakeholders and central functions to identify opportunities, shape long-term marketing plans, and drive sustainable growth through aligned go-to-market and sales initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction, a relevant bachelor's degree, deep regional market knowledge, fluency in English and a local language, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction, including international assignments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Economics or Commercial Administration.
• Experience in commercial and sales activities in the regional construction and/or supply sectors.
• Fluent in English and at least one local language, with strong stakeholder influence.
• Strategic thinker with ability to develop long-term marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of the BU strategy within the assigned Market Unit in close collaboration with regional stakeholders and central functions.
• Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive trends to support sustainable business growth.
• Develop and execute go-to-market and sales initiatives aligned with the Business Unit Business Plan.
• Act as the key interface between the Business Unit and the Market Unit, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
• Support local organizations in achieving commercial objectives by identifying improvement opportunities and driving strategic initiatives.
• Monitor business performance, analyze KPIs, and derive actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Market Analytics, Product Management, and regional leadership, to deliver business impact.

Skills

International experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Economics or Commercial Business Administration

Job description

Scope of the role:

The role supports the Market Unit Middle East & Africa and reports to the central function. Candidates should ideally be based within the Middle East & Africa region. Applications from candidates in other locations are also welcome,provided they have the flexibility and willingness to travel regularly within the region and to Headquarters.

Your responsibilities:

• Drive the implementation of the Business Unit strategy within the assigned Market Unit in close collaboration with regional stakeholders and central functions.
• Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive trends to support sustainable business growth.
• Develop and execute go-to-market and sales initiatives aligned with the Business Unit Business Plan.
• Act as the key interface between the Business Unit and the Market Unit, ensuring alignment andeffective communication.
• Support local organizations in achieving commercial objectives by identifying improvement opportunitiesand driving strategic initiatives.
• Monitor business performance, analyze KPIs, and derive actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Market Analytics, Product Management, and regionalleadership, to deliver business impact.

What you'll need to be successful:

• 5+ years of experience (incl. Intenational working experience) in construction industry.
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics or Commercial Business Administration.
• Experience in commercial and sales activities in the region related to construction and/or supply industries.
• Expert market knowledge including segments, customers, and competition.
• Strategic mindset and ability to see and understand the bigger picture and develop long-term marketing strategies,
• Technical knowledge in products of Business Segment slab and wall.
• Fluent in English and one of the local languages.
• Influencer and team player.