Business Development Officer

About the Company:

We are a dynamic holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, committed to nurturing and scaling a diverse portfolio of businesses across key sectors locally and internationally. Our focus lies in strategic investments, venture building, and fostering long-term partnerships that align with our growth vision.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Officer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in venture building and experience in identifying and developing business opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and supporting investment initiatives. Experience working with government or semi-government entities in the UAE is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify new investment, partnership, and business opportunities aligned with the company's strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and key industry stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing high-quality business proposals, investment decks, tender submissions, and pitch materials.
• Support negotiations and partnership discussions with prospective clients and partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment and efficient project delivery.
• Represent the company at industry events, business forums, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of leads, contacts, business opportunities, and engagement activities.
• Support the preparation of regular business development reports, sales forecasts, and strategic intelligence briefs for senior management.
• Monitor market trends, competitor movements, and emerging sector opportunities.
• Develop and sustain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze financial data and propose cost-effective strategies to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and pursue new business opportunities.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, with a focus on venture building.
• Proven experience working with government or semi-government entities in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, strategic planning, and commercial negotiations.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using CRM and business intelligence tools.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus