Business Development Manager (Design and Build)

The Role
An established design and build company with a strong reputation in office fit-out projects is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in design and build sales, with the ability to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and drive business growth within the commercial interiors market. This role requires a dynamic professional with strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills who can contribute to the continued success of the company. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve sales targets and expand client base. • Identify new project opportunities and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers. • Manage the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to project handover. • Collaborate with the design and project teams to prepare proposals, quotations, and presentations. • Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities. • Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. • Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to management.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience in design and build / office fit-out within the UAE. • Strong network and understanding of the commercial interiors market. • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Interior Design, or a related field preferred.

About the company
Welcome to Cross Recruitment LLC, a recruitment company covering the UAE and Gulf States. We specialize in finding suitable candidates for companies in Interior Design, FF&E and Architectural Industries, such as Furniture Manufacturers and Distributors, Suppliers of Interior Products, Hospitality, Flooring, Carpets and Lighting, etc. Our Managing Director, Dawn Cross, is a very well known and respected recruiter within the industry, having worked for many years in the GCC and internationally. As such, we already have our network of experienced consultants working on various job levels from C-Suite Executives and Managing Directors, to Sales, Design and Office Support staff. When a position opens, with many people seeking employment today, companies can be inundated with CVs which can be time consuming to go through. We can do that for you. Once the job vacancy has been opened, we collect the CVS, review and shortlist the candidates and call those of interest for a one-on-one interview. We pride ourselves on meeting all candidates face to face to establish suitability, identifying the potentials who will be an asset to your company for the long term and easing the interview process allowing your company to focus on its productivity.