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6 - 12 Years
Job Location
Education
MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt
Nationality
Indian, Any Arab National, Any GCC National
Gender
Any
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Location: MENA Region Experience: 8+ Years Employment Type: Full-time Position Title: Business Development Manager Industry: IT / Software Services Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Position Overview: We are seeking an accomplished and results-oriented Business Development Manager to lead growth and client acquisition initiatives across the MENA region. The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in IT services sales, specifically in custom software development, and demonstrate a consultative sales approach, high accountability, and a proven ability to generate revenue exceeding USD 1 Million receivables annually. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct market research to identify, qualify and prioritize opportunities across UAE, KSA, Qatar, Egypt, and other key MENA territories. • Develop and execute regional go-to-market plans in alignment with organizational strategy. • Engage C-level stakeholders across private and public sector clients with tailored software solutions. • Own the complete sales cycle – prospecting, needs assessment, proposal creation, pricing, negotiation, and closure. • Ensure compliance with local norms including language/localization, regulatory nuances, and proposal submission formats. • Maintain a predictable sales pipeline and deliver accurate forecasting through CRM systems. • Represent the organization at trade shows, conferences, and industry events across the region. • Coordinate closely with delivery, operations, and client success teams for project initiation and smooth handovers.
Desired Candidate Profile
Candidate Profile: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field; MBA preferred. • Minimum 8 years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in software services sales. • Proven experience in consultative/solution-based selling across MENA markets. • Arabic proficiency or working knowledge is highly preferred. • Willingness to travel across the region (30–40% travel). • Strong understanding of client buying behaviour in GCC and North Africa. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information: • This is a full-time position based in the MENA region. While the candidate may reside in any key MENA city, they must either be stationed in Dubai or available to meet management in Dubai every 2–3 months. • Candidates must have legal residency or immigration status permitting them to work in their location of residence. • Applicants must provide credible and verifiable proof of prior sales success in software services across MENA markets. • The selected candidate will also be required to travel to the organization’s India HQ at least twice annually, or more if business needs require.
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
Department / Functional Area
Keywords
- IT Sales
- IT Services
- MENA Region
- Business Development Specialist
- Client Acquisition
- Negotiation Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Sales Forecasting
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