Business Development Officer

About the Company: We are a dynamic holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, committed to nurturing andscaling a diverse portfolio of businesses across key sectors locally and internationally. Our focuslies in strategic investments, venture building, and fostering long-term partnerships that alignwith 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 andexperience in identifying and developing business opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, andsupporting investment initiatives. Experience working with government or semi-governmententities in the UAE is essential.Key Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth market research to identify new investment, partnership, and businessopportunities aligned with the company's strategic goals.Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and keyindustry stakeholders.Assist in preparing high-quality business proposals, investment decks, tendersubmissions, and pitch materials.Support negotiations and partnership discussions with prospective clients and partners.Collaborate closely with internal teams including Finance, Legal, and Operations toensure alignment and efficient project delivery.Represent the company at industry events, business forums, exhibitions, and networkingopportunities.Maintain accurate CRM records of leads, contacts, business opportunities, andengagement activities.Support the preparation of regular business development reports, sales forecasts, andstrategic 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 venturebuilding.Proven experience working with government or semi-government entities in the UAE.Strong understanding of market analysis, strategic planning, and commercialnegotiations.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 #J-18808-Ljbffr