Business Manager

Confidential -; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to assist Chinese teams in building relationships with local authorities and enhancing project execution in Egypt. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of the local industrial market, backed by a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English and Arabic is required, with knowledge of Chinese as a plus. This role demands high professionalism and an ability to multitask effectively.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in business development, project coordination, or government relations.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic; Chinese language ability is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of local market and government procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities and strategic partners.
• Provide support in market research and business development.
• Assist in coordinating permits and visas for project execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in engineering, business, international trade, or related fields

Job description

Job Description

• Assist the Chinese project and business teams in developing and maintaining relationships with local government authorities, industrial zones, clients, and strategic partners.
• Provide full support to Chinese colleagues in market research, opportunity identification, and business development in the chemicals, petrochemicals, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
• Assist project execution by coordinating permits, visas.
• Assist the Chinese team to track and report local policies, regulations, tax rules, labor requirements, and government procedures relevant to company operations and project implementation.
• Assist the company’s localization strategy, including building local supplier networks, subcontractor resources, and talent channels.
• Provide timely reporting on market dynamics, risks, competitors, and potential opportunities.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Egyptian national with a bachelor’s degree or above; backgrounds in engineering, business, international trade, or related fields preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in business development, project coordination, EPC industry, international companies, or government relations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the Egyptian industrial market, government procedures, and business environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to coordinate between Chinese and local stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is required; Chinese language ability is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with international engineering projects, tendering processes, and contract basics is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, handle multitasking, and travel within Egypt when necessary.
• High sense of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity.

Additional Requirements

• Good network with local authorities, banks, EPC firms, industrial parks, or energy/chemical sector entities is a plus.
• Ability to support the company’s long-term development in Egypt, including potential branch establishment and localization efforts.