Business Development Manager – Middle East Region

Ldcollins; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team in Hemel Hempstead. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop and manage external relationships, driving business growth and revenue through strategic account management and business development. You will work closely with senior management in a supportive environment, becoming an integral part of the company's success story. With a focus on cultivating partnerships and identifying new commercial opportunities, this position is ideal for someone with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for building relationships. Join a fun-loving team and make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding company.

Benefits

30 days of holiday including statutory holidays

Birthday off

Private Health insurance

Company-provided mobile phone

Company-provided laptop

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Support from a close-knit team

Opportunity to attend major conferences

Dynamic and fun-loving team environment

Qualifications

• Degree holder in science, business, or finance required.
• Experience in account management, business development, or finance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating relationships with existing and new business accounts.
• Managing financial elements and achieving sales targets.
• Collaborating with regulatory, marketing, and logistics teams.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Finance

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Degree in science

Degree in business

Degree in finance

Tools

Office applications

Job description

Location: Hemel Hempstead (This is an office-based role where the candidate is required to be in the office 5 days per week)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30; 1 hour for lunch. Total working hours: 37.5 hours

Company operates Flexible Working Times; arrive anytime from 08:30 – 10:00 and finish any time after 16:00.

Salary: £35,000 - £65,000

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We present a unique opportunity for a highly adept professional with good commercial acumen and a background in account management, business development and finance. The main purpose of this position is to develop, build and grow external relationships to grow the business and to increase revenue by identifying new commercial opportunities. You will work alongside senior management in a supportive environment where you become an integral part of our success story.

Operating at an international level, you will be managing 4 to 5 existing accounts where you will become the expert in these markets and help to drive the business.

Responsibilities will include

• Cultivating relationships with existing and new business accounts to identify growth opportunities
• Closely manage various financial elements of the business
• Developing partnerships with stakeholders to enhance product sales positioning
• Managing Cyclogest brand, including strategic planning and market penetration
• Maintaining in-depth market knowledge, including competitor analysis and business plans
• Achieving sales and profit targets, reviewing monthly
• Creating action plans to meet targets and increase revenue
• Attending conferences for collaborations and partner relationships
• Identifying leads and exploring new markets for expansion
• Negotiating and executing contracts with accounts
• Assisting with ad hoc business projects as needed
• Collaborating with regulatory, marketing, and logistics teams

Requirements

• Degree holder in science, business or finance
• Account management, business development or finance experience
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders
• Ideally have proficiency in Arabic language
• Team player with commercial mindset, aiming for business growth
• Demonstrated commercial and customer-focused experience
• Strong problem-solving and action-oriented approach
• Proficient in analytics and financial skills
• Track record in negotiating and influencing to achieve objectives
• Adaptability and change management skills
• Self-motivated with positive attitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Office applications and strong IT skills
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Highly driven and fun-loving attitude

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with bonus structure
• 30 days of holiday including statutory holidays, plus your birthday off
• Private Health insurance
• Company-provided mobile phone and laptop
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunity to take ownership of your work and make a significant contribution
• Potential for career development and advancement within a rapidly expanding company
• Support and collaboration from a close-knit team in modern, state-of-the-art offices
• Opportunity to attend major national and international conferences
• Be part of a dynamic, fun-loving team