Antal International is collaborating with a leading Facilities Management company in the UAE to hire a Business Development Manager for its team based in Dubai, UAE.
The incumbent will be responsible for driving business development activities across the UAE, identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing strategic client relationships, and managing the business development and tender lifecycle.
The incumbent must have:
A commercially driven Business Development Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Facilities Management / FM services, with a proven track record in generating new business, developing client relationships, managing tenders, and securing contracts across the UAE.
Main responsibilities:
- Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities across different market sectors in the UAE.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of clients, stakeholders, and industry contacts.
- Research market developments, new opportunities, and revenue-enhancing initiatives.
- Develop and implement targeted business development strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Understand client requirements and develop tailored Facilities Management solutions.
- Manage the complete business development lifecycle from lead generation through proposal, negotiation, and contract closure.
- Respond to RFPs and support the preparation and submission of tenders.
- Review tender documents, including SOWs, KPIs, SLAs, scope requirements, and client expectations.
- Collaborate with Operations and internal stakeholders on solutions, resource allocation, and tender submissions.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and third-party service providers where required for specific tenders.
- Support cost analysis, benchmarking, and commercial evaluation of tender submissions.
- Develop and deliver presentations and partnership pitches to prospective clients.
- Conduct client meetings, site surveys, industry events, and networking activities.
- Develop and implement negotiation strategies to win new business and renew existing contracts.
- Maintain accurate prospect and client information through CRM systems and databases.
- Conduct proactive outbound business development activities, including cold calling and client follow-ups.
- Monitor business development pipelines, sales forecasts, targets, and revenue projections.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on short- and long-term business development plans.
- Support the retention, growth, and expansion of existing accounts.
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field; MBA is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant Business Development / Sales experience, preferably within Facilities Management / Integrated FM services.
- Strong knowledge of the UAE Facilities Management market and services.
- Proven track record in B2B business development, lead generation, tendering, and contract acquisition.
- Experience managing the full sales cycle from opportunity identification to contract closure.
- Strong knowledge of contracts, commercial negotiations, and tender processes.
- Experience understanding and working with SOWs, KPIs, SLAs, and client requirements.
- Strong network of UAE-based clients and industry stakeholders.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Customer-centric approach with strong strategic and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong CRM and pipeline management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Operations, Project Management, Commercial, and senior leadership teams.
- Strong cultural awareness, integrity, and team-oriented approach.
- Valid UAE Driving Licence is essential.
- Facilities Management-related certifications would be an advantage.