Business Development Manager – Kanoo Yacht Services Kanoo Group LLC

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Posted on 28 Oct

Experience

5 - 7 Years

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Overview

Kanoo Shipping is seeking a Business Development Manager – Kanoo Yacht Services to lead the commercial growth of our yacht division across the UAE. This role is ideal for an ambitious professional with strong market presence and established connections within the superyacht industry, capable of expanding Kanoo’s client base, developing new business partnerships, and positioning the company as a leading service provider for yachts in the region.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and execute strategic business plans to grow Kanoo Yacht Services in the UAE and Oman.

· Identify and secure new business opportunities through existing networks, market research, and proactive client engagement.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with yacht owners, captains, management companies, agents, and key stakeholders within the yachting community.

· Represent Kanoo Shipping at industry events, exhibitions, and networking platforms to enhance brand visibility and attract new clients.

· Work closely with senior management to develop pricing strategies, service offerings, and partnership agreements aligned with market needs.

· Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth areas and innovative service opportunities.

· Collaborate internally with operations and commercial teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and exceptional service delivery.

· Prepare regular business performance reports, sales forecasts, and profitability analysis for management review.

Desired Candidate Profile

Key Requirements

Ø Minimum 5–7 years’ proven business development experience in the yacht sector within the UAE.

Ø Strong network of yacht owners, captains, management companies, and service providers in the UAE or wider Middle East.

Ø Demonstrated success in driving business growth and developing high-value client relationships.

Ø Excellent presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ø Strategic thinker with strong commercial and analytical acumen.

Ø Bachelor’s degree in Business, Maritime Studies, or equivalent qualification.

Ø Valid UAE driving license.


If you are a dynamic professional with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for the yachting world, we invite you to join us and play a key role in growing Kanoo Yacht Services across the GCC.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

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Kanoo Group LLC

The Kanoo Group is one of the largest independent, family-owned business conglomerates in the Gulf region, with a legacy spanning over 130 years of pioneering progress. The Group operates across some of the world’s most dynamic industries including shipping, logistics, travel, freight services, machinery and rentals, oil and gas, energy, cranes, capital services, real estate, engineering, specialty chemicals, steel reinforcement, exhibition services, and a range of retail and commercial ventures. The Kanoo Group maintains a significant presence across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, and Qatar, and is recognized as one of the region’s most diversified and esteemed enterprises. The Kanoo Group has unremittingly grown its realm of businesses across industries throughout the Middle East.

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