Chief Business Development Officer

About the Role

HLB HAMT seeks a Chief Business Development Officer to spearhead the firm's strategic expansion within the UAE and internationally. This key leadership position requires a commercially minded individual with a demonstrated history of securing prestigious clients, fostering executive relationships, and fueling sustainable growth in a professional services setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement strategic growth plans across services including Audit, Tax, Advisory, Accounting, HR, Risk, and IT Consulting.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with multinational corporations, family offices, and government bodies.
• Establish and nurture connections with C-suite executives such as CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, and Tax Directors.
• Oversee complex proposal processes, facilitate cross-service engagements, and direct strategic account planning.
• Discover and exploit new market opportunities to fuel business growth.
• Partner with firm leadership and Partners to meet aggressive revenue and expansion goals.
• Act as the firm's representative at industry gatherings, conferences, and professional networking events.

Candidate Profile

• 8 to 10 years' experience in Business Development, Strategic Growth, or Client Acquisition roles.
• Demonstrated achievements in selling professional services within sectors like Audit, Tax, Advisory, Consulting, Legal, or Financial Services.
• Established network within multinational firms, family offices, and governmental organizations.
• Excellent leadership qualities along with top-tier skills in negotiation, presentations, and stakeholder management.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in managing high-value sales pipelines and strategic accounts.