Specialist - Business Development

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority is seeking a Business Development professional to attract, retain, and grow technology- and engineering-driven companies within Dubai Silicon Oasis. The role focuses on occupancy growth, commercial performance, and shaping DSO as a live–work–innovate ecosystem.

You will engage tech companies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support proposals, site visits, and go-to-market plans, while analyzing market data and pricing benchmarks to guide decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (mandatory).
• 3–5 years proven experience in Business Development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in technology/engineering ecosystems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support business development initiatives across commercial, retail, and community living assets to drive occupancy and revenue growth.
• Identify and engage technology, engineering, IT, R&D, and innovation-focused companies to locate or expand within DSO.
• Support client acquisition, renewals, and expansion opportunities, including preparing proposals and coordinating meetings and site visits.
• Support pre-leasing activities for upcoming developments and contribute to commercialization plans and go-to-market initiatives.
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and pricing analysis to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to progress opportunities and resolve requirements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and management summaries for internal governance and executive review; track pipeline progress and KPIs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

To support the planning and execution of business development initiatives that attract, retain, and grow technology- and engineering-driven companies within Dubai Silicon Oasis. The role contributes to commercial growth, occupancy optimization, and the positioning of DSO as a leading live–work–innovate ecosystem.

Key Accountabilities

• Support business development initiatives across commercial, retail, and community living assets to drive occupancy and revenue growth.
• Identify and engage technology, engineering, IT, R&D, and innovation-focused companies (MNCs, SMEs, startups) to locate or expand within DSO.
• Support client acquisition, renewals, and expansion opportunities, including preparing proposals and coordinating meetings and site visits.
• Support pre-leasing activities for upcoming developments and contribute to commercialization plans and go-to-market initiatives.
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking (including free-zone comparisons), and pricing analysis to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Planning, Finance, Leasing, Retail, Marketing, Operations) to progress opportunities and resolve requirements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and management summaries for internal governance and executive review; track pipeline progress and KPIs.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (mandatory).

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in Business Development, preferably within technology‑driven, engineering, innovation, or knowledge‑based environments.
• Strong understanding of technology and engineering-based business models and ecosystem requirements.
• Commercial awareness with analytical capability to interpret market data and pricing benchmarks.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective coordination and execution skills across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); CRM experience is an advantage.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and customer-focused mindset.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when required.