Business Development Officer

Nathan HR Human Resources; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic holding company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a proactive Business Development Officer. This role involves identifying business opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and supporting investment initiatives, especially with government entities in the UAE. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and project management skills, along with a solid background in venture building.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development.
• Proven experience with UAE government or semi-government entities.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research for new investment and business opportunities.
• Develop relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare business proposals and investment decks.

Skills

Business Development

Venture Building

Market Analysis

Strategic Planning

Communication

Project Management

Tools

CRM

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

About the Company:

We are a dynamic holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, committed to nurturing andscaling a diverse portfolio of businesses across key sectors locally and internationally. Our focuslies in strategic investments, venture building, and fostering long-term partnerships that alignwith our growth vision.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Officer to join our team inAbu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in venture building andexperience in identifying and developing business opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, andsupporting investment initiatives. Experience working with government or semi-governmententities in the UAE is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify new investment, partnership, and businessopportunities aligned with the company's strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and keyindustry stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing high-quality business proposals, investment decks, tendersubmissions, and pitch materials.
• Support negotiations and partnership discussions with prospective clients and partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Finance, Legal, and Operations toensure alignment and efficient project delivery.
• Represent the company at industry events, business forums, exhibitions, and networkingopportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of leads, contacts, business opportunities, andengagement activities.
• Support the preparation of regular business development reports, sales forecasts, andstrategic intelligence briefs for senior management.
• Monitor market trends, competitor movements, and emerging sector opportunities.
• Develop and sustain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze financial data and propose cost-effective strategies to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and pursue new business opportunities.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, with a focus on venturebuilding.
• Proven experience working with government or semi-government entities in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, strategic planning, and commercialnegotiations.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using CRM and business intelligence tools.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus