Junior Business Development Manager

Junior Business Development ManagerFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe are a Swiss-headquartered provider of technical assistance and workforce solutions, operating in more than 70 countries across the energy, oil and gas, nuclear, defence, mining and industrial sectors. Our Dubai office covers the Gulf and wider regional markets.We are looking for a Junior Business Development Manager to build and develop a client portfolio across the region. This is a hands-on commercial role for someone early in their career who wants ownership of a territory rather than a support function.Job DescriptionWhat you will doIdentify and qualify prospects across target sectors, and build a pipeline from research, referrals, industry events and direct outreachApproach decision-makers by phone, email and in person— project directors, site and construction managers, procurement, HR and talent acquisitionUnderstand a client's operational situationwell enough to propose the right service: recruitment and sourcing, employer of record, payroll, mobility and immigration support, or full project workforce solutionsPrepare commercial proposals, rate build-ups and tender responsesin coordination with operations and financeSupport vendor registration and prequalification processeswith major operators, EPC contractors and their subcontractorsManage client relationships through delivery, working alongside operations, HR and recruitment teamsAttend industry events and conferences in the region, and represent the company on client sitesMaintain accurate pipeline and activity records in the CRMQualificationsWhat we are looking forExperience — one of the following:1–3 years in a recruitment, manpower supply, staffing, HR services or employer-of-record business, in a commercial or client-facing capacity;or1–3 years in industrial sales or business developmentwithin oil and gas, energy, nuclear, engineering services, industrial equipment or technical consultingCandidates with a strong technical or engineering background who want to move into a commercial role will also be considered.Essential:Bachelor's degreeFluent English, written and spokenGenuine comfort with cold outreach— this role involves initiating contact with people who are not expecting your callAbility to grasp technical scopes and translate them into staffing requirementsOrganised, self-directed, and able to work without close supervisionValid UAE residence visa or eligibility to obtain oneAdvantageous:Experience in the GCC market, or a working knowledge of regional business practiceArabic or French in addition to EnglishUnderstanding of UAE and GCC labour law, visa processes or employment complianceExisting network within oil and gas, energy or industrial contractingUAE driving licenceAdditional InformationWhat we offerDirect ownership of a territory and accounts from an early stage, rather than a supporting role in someone else's pipelineExposure to major international operators, EPC contractors and specialised industrial clientsStructured mentoring from a senior commercial team, with a clear route to a Business Development Manager positionCompetitive base salary with a performance-based incentive schemeMedical insurance, annual leave and air ticket in accordance with UAE labour lawBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeImprint