Business Development Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a growing professional services environment in Dubai. This client-facing role focuses on understanding business requirements, identifying suitable accounting and tax solutions, converting qualified leads, and building long-term client relationships.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include understanding client business requirements, recommending accounting and tax services, identifying and converting sales opportunities, presenting solutions to prospective clients, and managing client relationships.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will combine strong sales and business development capabilities with an understanding of UAE Accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax. You should be confident engaging with business owners and decision-makers, presenting solutions, negotiating opportunities, and identifying avenues for account growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, client servicing, or a similar client-facing role
• Proven ability to generate conversions, close business, and achieve sales objectives
• Strong sales, negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills
• Excellent spoken and written English with a confident and professional communication style
• Comfortable engaging directly with business owners, decision-makers, and senior stakeholders
• Exposure to UAE Accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax is highly desirable
• Experience in accounting, taxation, consultancy, corporate services, or professional services is an advantage
• Previous UAE market experience, particularly with B2B clients, is preferred
• CA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent qualification is an advantage but not mandatory

Benefits

• Approved business travel expenses reimbursed