Business Development Officer

Overview

The Arabic - Speaking Business Development Officer role focuses on leading the client relations team, implementing global sales strategies adapted to regional markets, and identifying new growth opportunities. The role emphasizes lead generation, client activation, retention, and ensuring the client relations team operates effectively to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic, performance-driven leader who bridges high-level goals with day-to-day operations.

The Main Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• Support the implementation of the market penetration and expansion strategy to generate high-quality leads.
• Ensure smooth onboarding to convert leads into active clients and build strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Identify, evaluate and suggest new business development opportunities and actions.
• Test new approaches for lead generation, activation, and retention, and scale successful strategies.
• Prepare reports on business performance, market analysis and client feedback.
• Motivate and train the client relations team to achieve targets and improve client outcomes.
• Monitor performance metrics, provide feedback, and adjust strategies for improvement.
• Conduct training on lead nurturing, activation, and retention techniques.
• Set clear goals, offer ongoing support, and recognize team achievements.
• Ensure consistent growth in business and team performance, attend industry events, trade shows and networking meetings to build professional relationships.
• Work closely with marketing, product, and operations teams to align efforts and share insights.
• Act as the liaison between global leadership and local teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Stay updated on industry trends and client preferences to refine approaches, analyse market trends and competitors' activities to identify growth areas, and localize global sales strategies for regional markets.

Main Requirements

• Degree in any business-related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position (i.e. sales, business development, etc.) including team management experience.
• Experience within the financial services industry will be considered an advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dynamic, innovative, and target oriented.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, with integrity of character and strong business acumen.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
• Very good people management and strategic thinking skills.
• Goal oriented with a focus on result.
• Very good computer literacy.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package plus performance related reward
• Intellectually stimulating work environment
• Continuous personal development and international training opportunities

The Hiring Experience: What Awaits You

• Let's Connect - Intro Chat with Talent Acquisition
• Deep Dive - First Interview with Your Future Team
• Bring It to Life - Role-Specific Take-Home Task
• Final Connection - Final Interview

Job Details

• Role Level: Executive-Level
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Company Website:
• Job Function: Business Development
• Industry / Sector: Financial Services

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