Business Development Director

PROSPECTS 5.0 Horizon Europe Project; Capital Governorate; On-site; BHD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PROSPECTS 5.0 Horizon Europe Project is seeking a Business Development Director in Bahrain to drive strategic growth, identify new markets, and build high-level partnerships. The role requires leadership of the BD team, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in delivering revenue growth.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and can shape long-term value through market insights and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business planning and opportunity assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze market information and make data-driven decisions.
• A results-oriented mindset with a passion for sustainable growth.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities.
• A collaborative approach to leadership, innovation, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify new markets, revenue streams, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, business partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead high-level negotiations, partnership agreements, and commercial discussions.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities.
• Establish business development targets and monitor performance against growth objectives.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and leadership teams to drive business initiatives.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the business development team.
• Prepare strategic proposals, business presentations, and performance reports.
• Evaluate potential partnerships, new ventures, and expansion plans to maximize business value.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Relationship building

Business planning

Data-driven decisions

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Job description

We’re Hiring: Business Development Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

We’re looking for an ambitious, strategic, and commercially minded Business Development Director to join our team! If you’re passionate about identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving business expansion, this is your chance to help shape the company’s future.

In this role, you’ll lead growth initiatives, develop new business relationships, explore untapped markets, and implement strategies that strengthen our competitive position and create long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify new markets, revenue streams, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, business partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead high-level negotiations, partnership agreements, and commercial discussions.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities.
• Establish business development targets and monitor performance against growth objectives.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and leadership teams to drive business initiatives.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the business development team.
• Prepare strategic proposals, business presentations, and performance reports.
• Evaluate potential partnerships, new ventures, and expansion plans to maximize business value.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business planning and opportunity assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze market information and make data-driven decisions.
• A results-oriented mindset with a passion for sustainable growth.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities.
• A collaborative approach to leadership, innovation, and problem-solving.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative professional environment.
• Opportunities to influence business strategy and expansion.
• Exposure to strategic partnerships and new market development.
• Opportunities for leadership development and professional growth.
• The chance to contribute directly to business performance and long-term success.

Ready to Turn Opportunities Into Growth?

If you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys building relationships, developing partnerships, and driving meaningful business results, we’d love to hear from you!