VP - Business Development (Real Estate)

Michael Page International (UAE); Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and benefits

Great opportunity

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager in Dubai to drive revenue growth in the Banking & Financial Services sector. The ideal candidate will have 9-12 years of experience in real estate business development with a proven track record in originating real estate deals, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills are essential. The role offers excellent salary and benefits, along with significant opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 9-12 years' experience in real estate business development, investments or acquisitions within the GCC.
• Proven track record of originating real estate deals in the UAE, with strong exposure to Saudi Arabia.
• Established network across developers, advisors, banks and investment counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans.
• Identify and establish relationships with potential clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions.
• Lead negotiations and close high‑value deals to achieve sales targets and expand the client portfolio.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote services and build brand awareness.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and business cases to prospective clients and senior management.
• Monitor and report on business development activities, providing regular updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Commercial judgment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics or related discipline

Job description

About Our Client

The client is a DIFC‑based asset manager with a strong presence in regional real estate investments. The platform focuses on identifying value‑driven opportunities across multiple real estate strategies and partnering with institutional and private capital.

Job Description

The role reporting to the Head of Real Estate:

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive revenue growth within the Banking & Financial Services sector.
• Identify and establish relationships with potential clients and key stakeholders in Dubai and beyond.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential challenges in the business services industry.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions that meet client needs and align with company goals.
• Lead negotiations and close high‑value deals to achieve sales targets and expand the client portfolio.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote services and build brand awareness.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and business cases to prospective clients and senior management.
• Monitor and report on business development activities, providing regular updates to senior leadership.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate should have:

• 9-12 years' experience in real estate business development, investments or acquisitions within the GCC
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics or a related discipline
• Proven track record of originating real estate deals in the UAE, with strong exposure to Saudi Arabia
• Established network across developers, advisors, banks and investment counterparties
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to identify value‑add opportunities
• Excellent relationship‑building, negotiation and communication skills
• Experience working with asset managers, private equity firms, developers or investment platforms
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams

What's on Offer

• Great opportunity
• Excellent salary and benefits