Commercial Specialist

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks a seasoned Section Head – Commercial Initiatives in Abu Dhabi to lead commercial strategy, business development, and partnerships for a major construction project. The role demands 6+ years of experience in commercial management within construction/infrastructure and strong financial acumen.

You will develop strategies, manage relationships with government entities, contractors and private sector partners, and drive profitable initiatives. MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field required or equivalent.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in commercial management, business development or related function.
• Strong experience within the construction/infrastructure sector.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities, markets, projects and growth areas.
• Lead strategic partnerships with government entities, contractors, vendors and private-sector stakeholders.
• Drive business development initiatives and commercial proposals.
• Conduct financial feasibility, profitability and risk analysis.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with external partners.
• Monitor commercial performance and report against KPIs and targets.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

MBA

Job description

Section Head – Commercial Initiatives

Location: Abu Dhabi

Experience: 6+ years

Industry: Construction / Infrastructure

We are looking for an experienced Section Head – Commercial Initiatives to lead commercial strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, and new commercial initiatives within a leading Abu Dhabi organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute commercial strategies aligned with organizational objectives
• Identify new business opportunities, markets, projects and growth areas
• Lead strategic partnerships with government entities, contractors, vendors and private-sector stakeholders
• Drive business development initiatives and commercial proposals
• Conduct financial feasibility, profitability and risk analysis
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with external partners
• Monitor commercial performance and report against KPIs and targets
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of progressive experience in commercial management, business development or a related function
• Strong experience within the construction/infrastructure sector
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Proven track record in developing and implementing commercial strategies
• Knowledge of relevant construction-sector regulations and compliance
• MBA is preferred