Business Development Director

Hybrid Full TimeDubai, United Arab EmiratesCollinson

Role Overview

This is an exciting, high-profile role, dedicated to developing major strategic new business opportunities in Middle East and Africa (MEA). The primary objectives are focused on identifying, developing, and ultimately securing profitable business from new clients.

What You Will Do

Grow the pipeline and close high-value clients in the focus MEA markets, develop and own MEA go-to-market plans for each key sector and proposition, and drive awareness of and create demand for relevant Collinson products and services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven record in exceeding previous relative personal sales targets, increasing Region’s turnover, and improving profit, with a strong network in the regional Financial Sector and credible ability to ‘pitch’ with a degree of relevant evidential commercial awareness and business acumen.

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience securing product/service solutions into large Financial Sector Clients
  • Proven record in exceeding previous relative personal sales targets, increasing Region’s turnover, and improving profit
  • Proven consultative influencing and negotiation skills at executive and/or C-level
  • Possession of a strong network in the regional Financial Sector
  • Credible ability to ‘pitch’ with a degree of relevant evidential commercial awareness and business acumen

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid work arrangement (work from home/office)
  • 30 calendar days Annual Leave
  • Medical & Life Insurance
  • Maternity leave (90 days)
  • Paternity leave (10 days)
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Free Priority Pass Membership (unlimited airport lounge access)

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