Senior Business Development Officer

Linked4HR Human Resources Consultancies LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Commercial Executive to drive growth in the aviation industry. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial modelling and business development, excellent analytical skills, and a strong track record of generating new leads. This role involves market research, strategy development, and client relationship management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in financial modelling and business development.
• Ability to analyze financials and identify areas for improvement.
• In-depth understanding of the aviation industry and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify business opportunities in aviation.
• Develop and execute business strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical ability

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Economics or Business degree

Job description

About the job Senior Business Development Officer

One of our prestigious clients in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Commercial Executive - Strategy & Analytics.

Job Purpose/Description:

The Senior Commercial Executive is responsible for driving the company's growth and profitability by identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the customer base. He/she will also play a crucial role in conducting market research, building relationships with clients, and implementing effective sales and marketing strategies.

Job Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities in the aviation industry.
• Developing and executing business strategies to drive growth and achieve revenue goals.
• Identifying strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance the company's position in the market.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to meet their expectations.
• Fostering long‑term partnerships to ensure repeat business.
• Prepared and presented proposals to clients, highlighting the company's value proposition and competitive advantages.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to develop comprehensive and winning proposals.
• Overseeing the execution of aviation projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Coordinating with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Staying updated with industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.

Ideal Candidate will have:

• 5+ years of proven experience in financial modelling, with expertise in evaluating comprehensive business cases, (aviation or other industry).
• Should have an economics or business degree and experience in drafting business studies & project development.
• Ability to study both- new possibilities along with existing projects for profitability & efficiency and identify areas of improvement & efficiency.
• Strong analytical ability to conduct financial analysis of projects & strategies.
• Proficiency in handling data and conducting in-depth analysis.
• In‑depth understanding of the aviation industry, including market dynamics, regulations, and emerging trends.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic business plans.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Proven track record in business development, with a focus on generating new leads, negotiating contracts and closing deals.