Principal - Commercial Relationships

High Street Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

High Street Resources is looking for a Principal - Commercial Relationships to enhance commercial activities in Dubai, UAE. This role involves relationship management, business development, and project coordination while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in business development or similar fields, possess strong communication skills, and be able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in Business Development.
• Experience in Commercial Operations and Project Management.
• Background in Account Management and Client Relationship Management.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage relationships with buyers and strategic partners.
• Assist with business development activities and outreach.
• Coordinate meetings and follow-up activities.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and project management abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

High attention to detail and strong follow-through

Experience using CRM systems

Comfortable working independently

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a growing investment platform focused on the global carbon markets. The firm partners with leading carbon project developers across areas such as regenerative agriculture, clean cooking, blue carbon, and carbon removal. By providing capital and strategic support, the company helps scale projects that generate measurable environmental impact while delivering long-term value.

The business operates in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where team members are given significant responsibility, ownership, and direct exposure to senior leadership.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Principal - Commercial Relationships to support commercial activities across the business.

This is a broad, hands‑on role combining relationship management, business development support, project coordination, and commercial operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and clients to help drive commercial growth and ensure smooth execution across multiple workstreams.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive, detail‑oriented, and enjoys building relationships while keeping projects on track.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Relationship Management

• Support and manage relationships with buyers, intermediaries, and strategic partners.
• Assist with business development activities and commercial outreach.
• Coordinate meetings, follow‑ups, and relationship management activities.
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
• Support commercial discussions and tender submissions.

Operations & Project Coordination

• Manage CRM systems and commercial workflow processes.
• Track opportunities, actions, and commercial pipelines.
• Coordinate due diligence and documentation processes.
• Ensure timely follow‑up and execution of key initiatives.
• Support market research and industry analysis.
• Assist with strategic projects and business initiatives.

Requirements

Experience

3–6+ years of experience in:

• Business Development
• Commercial Operations
• Project Management
• Account Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Sales Operations

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and strong follow‑through.
• Experience using CRM systems and workflow management tools.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Preferred

• Exposure to sustainability, ESG, environmental markets, or carbon markets is advantageous but not required.