Global Profit Center Lead - Business Development

Confidential Company; Sharjah, Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary according to industry standards

Job summary

Confidential Company in the UAE seeks a Profit Center Head, Business Development Manager, to lead global procurement, international trading, and strategic account management. The role drives revenue growth, tender success, and strong client relationships across UN agencies, NGOs, defence contractors, embassies, and oil & gas sectors.

You will oversee a 10–12 person division spanning procurement, logistics, administration, and sales, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of relevant experience in general trading, global procurement, international business development, or a related commercial function.
• Strong experience in tender management and bidding for UN, UNICEF, Red Cross, international aid organizations, NGOs, defence contractors, or embassy accounts.
• Exposure to oil and gas business development and international trading is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and international trading activities to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Develop and implement business strategies to expand the company's global procurement and trading operations.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities with UN agencies, UNICEF, Red Cross, international aid organizations, NGOs, defence contractors, embassies and oil and gas companies.
• Manage end-to-end tendering and bidding processes including preparation and submission of commercial proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, international organizations and strategic partners.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Client acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Degree in International Supply Management preferred

Job description

Confidential Company in the UAE seeks a Profit Center Head, Business Development Manager, to lead global procurement, international trading, and strategic account management. The role drives revenue growth, tender success, and strong client relationships across UN agencies, NGOs, defence contractors, embassies, and oil & gas sectors.

You will oversee a 10–12 person division spanning procurement, logistics, administration, and sales, reporting directly to the Managing Director.