Business Development Manager (Middle East) - Arabic Speaking

The Language Business; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international trading company in Colchester is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and excellent communication skills. This role requires fluency in English and preferably Arabic, along with the ability to travel. A competitive salary package is offered along with benefits, including holiday entitlement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar business development role.
• Able to travel to the Middle East region to meet clients.
• Must have full right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new business opportunities in the Middle East.
• Promote company's services to prospective customers.
• Develop business growth strategy for the Middle East.
• Manage customer data using the CRM system.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Arabic

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Job description

Business Development Manager (Middle East) - Arabic Speaking ideally but not essential
Location:Colchester, Essex (45 minutes east of central London by train). Office based, no remote option. Travel to Middle East required in the job
Salary: up to £70,000 + 10% bonus and benefits
Languages: Fluent English is essential. Fluent in Arabic is a major preference but not essential
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a well-established international trading company, supplying specialist industrial equipment to major companies across a wide range of industries worldwide.

Role Overview

They are now looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to oversee and grow their successful markets in the Middle East.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving business growth across the region through strategic planning, client engagement, and opportunity development.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify new business opportunities and potential clients within the Middle East
• Promote the company’s full range of services to prospective customers
• Develop and implement a targeted business growth strategy for the Middle East
• Follow up on quotations with new customers and provide feedback to the sales team
• Coordinate and plan overseas business trips in collaboration with the Regional Manager
• Manage and maintain customer data using the CRM system.

Candidate Profile

• Fluent English is essential. Fluent in Arabic is a major preference but not essential
• Proven track record in a similar business development role
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the Middle East market and culture essential
• Confident, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong work ethic
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Able to travel to the Middle East region to meet clients when required
• Must have full right to live and work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 (37.5 hours per week); flexibility required for additional hours
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Competitive salary - £45,000 - £70,000 and benefits package offered.

Additional Information

• Own transport required for commuting to the office in Colchester. The office is not accessible by public transport.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to:

Jonathan Grimes – [e-mail]