Business Development Specialist

Picasso Institute - UAE

Job Department

Human Resources Department

Job Type

Full time

Desired Educational Level

Bachelor

Responsibilities

* dentify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders, brands, providers, and corporate clients.
* Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, MOUs, and service contracts.
* Prepare professional business proposals, presentations, and partnership offers tailored to client requirements.
* Lead business development initiatives from prospecting through contract execution.
* Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
* Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery of projects and partnership commitments.
* Support the recruitment, screening, and onboarding of trainees for fashion and jewelry-related programs.
* Develop and maintain talent pipelines through educational institutions, training centers, and industry networks.
* Monitor project performance and prepare business reports, forecasts, and recommendations for management.

* Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
* Proven experience in business development, partnership management, or commercial operations.
* Strong knowledge of contract drafting, contract negotiation, and commercial documentation.
* Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and preparing professional business presentations.
* Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or trainee placement programs is highly desirable.
* Familiarity with the fashion, luxury retail, jewelry, or related industries is an advantage.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business communication tools.
* Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is preferred.

Requirements

* Well-connected within fashion, luxury retail, jewelry, training, or education sectors.
* Commercially minded with strong relationship-building capabilities.
* Able to represent the organization professionally in meetings, negotiations, and industry events.
* Results-oriented with a proven track record of securing partnerships and business opportunities.