Assistant Manager - Business Development

Role Overview

Acquara Management Consultant ADGM is hiring an Assistant Manager for Business Development in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a mid-level, full-time position for a professional with 5 to 7 years of business development experience in Abu Dhabi.

What You Will Do

• Plan and execute sales activities end to end, starting from lead and pipeline creation through to deal closure, with a focus on financial and tax-related services.
• Study the market to find potential customers and understand what services they are looking for.
• Develop proposals and deliver company presentations to win new clients.
• Negotiate and complete contracts as well as service level agreements with prospective clients.
• Track contract renewals closely to support recurring business.
• Maintain regular contact with clients to identify new opportunities and gather feedback on ongoing work.
• Build strong relationships across client organizations, including senior leaders such as CEOs and CFOs, and collaborate effectively with internal teams to meet business targets.
• Create and implement strategies that improve revenue, expand market presence, and deliver suitable business solutions to clients.

Required Background

Candidates should have 5 to 7 years of experience in business development in Abu Dhabi, UAE, preferably within financial services or consulting. An MBA in Finance and Marketing from a reputed B-school is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Hands-on business development experience in financial services or consulting
• Ability to engage confidently with senior executives
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Presentation and proposal development skills
• Effective networking and relationship-building ability
• Understanding of finance-related functions such as corporate tax
• Exposure to investment banking is an added advantage

Additional Information

Industry: Offshoring and Consulting. Career level: Mid-level. Workplace: Abu Dhabi, UAE. Employment type: Full-time.