International Business Development Manager –  Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential UK-based clients, partners and business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified business opportunities.
• Develop relationships with prospective clients and partners through email, LinkedIn, telephone, meetings and events.
• Proactively initiate conversations and build productive relationships with senior business leaders and key decision-makers.
• Identify and develop relationships with UK businesses and entrepreneurs interested in establishing or expanding their business presence in Dubai, alongside professional and referral partners who can support new business opportunities.
• Support senior colleagues with business development campaigns and account development.
• Arrange and participate in introductory meetings with prospective clients and partners.
• Prepare company information, presentations, proposals and other business development materials.
• Monitor market developments, competitors and potential target organisations.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, contacts, activities and opportunities within the CRM system.
• Support the preparation and submission of tenders, proposals and expressions of interest.
• Work with internal teams to ensure opportunities are properly qualified and progressed.
• Attend client meetings, conferences, trade shows and networking events across the UK, with travel to Dubai as required.
• Contribute to developing the UK market and identifying potential routes to market.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in business development, sales, account management, recruitment, consulting or another commercially focused environment would be advantageous. Applications may also be considered from exceptional graduates who can demonstrate strong commercial awareness, confidence and a proactive approach to relationship building.
• An outgoing, confident and engaging personality, with the ability to establish rapport and build credible professional relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with senior business leaders, prospective clients and key decision-makers.
• Highly self-motivated and self-reliant, with the confidence to work independently, take initiative and proactively create new business opportunities.
• A natural relationship builder who enjoys developing professional networks and maintaining long-term business relationships.
• Good research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify potential opportunities.
• Commercially aware and motivated by achieving measurable results.
• Organised and able to manage multiple prospects and opportunities.
• Confident using LinkedIn, CRM systems, Microsoft Office and other digital business development tools.
• Must be based in the UK and able to travel for client meetings, trade shows and other business activities as required.
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