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Business Development Manager

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 183 recent postings.

GCC postings
183
Active markets
6
Typical experience
5+ years
In brief

A Business Development Manager in the GCC region requires communication, Excel, presentation, negotiation, ERP. Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Business Development Manager earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Business Development Manager. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
16,000
Median
24,000
75th percentile
35,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Achieve and enhance sales targets established by ProgressSoft.
  • 022026 Strategy and Business plan.
  • 03Manage the whole sales cycle, coordinating with Product Owners, Project Managers and Technical Team Leaders.
  • 04Work with related ProgressSoft team to ensure proper engagement with customers and understanding their requirements.
  • 05Cooperate with the Bidding Team to deliver documents and proposals which detail the Business Requirement and ProgressSoft competence.
  • 06Negotiate proposals and contracts of solutions and recurring maintenance.
  • 07Excessive use of ProgressSoft’s CRM to build and update client profiles.
  • 08Analyze and prepare comparison sheets between ProgressSoft and competitive products.
  • 09Identify new markets and opportunities.
  • 10Develop strong distribution channels with renowned global, regional and local firms.
  • 11Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • 12: Research and target potential clients and partners to expand the company's market presence.
Preferred qualifications
  • — : 2+ years in hospitality, real estate, or vacation rentals (preferred) Fluent in Hindi, Arabic, or Russian Excellent communication and sales skills Proactive, self
  • — and SKILLS: Strong negotiation , sales and client management skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic is an advantage). Experience in General Insurance sales
  • — Proven experience in Sales or Account management (UAE experience is preferred)
  • — Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is an advantage).
  • — Team leadership experience is an advantage.
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

communicationexcelpresentationnegotiationerpcrmenglishleadership

Preferred skills

arabicReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationPersuasion

Tools & technologies

excelteamserpcrmAutodesk AutoCADESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera SystemsSAP softwareWeb browser software

Hiring companies we see

  • VALD
  • Azeus Convene
  • EarthStream Global
  • Aon
  • Nasoft.eg
  • webook.com
  • Khibraty
  • CARMA

Hired across

  • bahrain
  • kuwait
  • oman
  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Business Development Manager do in the GCC?

    A Business Development Manager in the GCC performs core duties related to communication, Excel, presentation, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Business Development Manager?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 5+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Business Development Manager in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Business Development Manager role?

    Key skills include communication, Excel, presentation, negotiation, ERP, CRM, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Business Development Manager in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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