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Junior Business Development Manager

IOTA GROUP · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Business DevelopmentJunior LevelExternal listingfull-time5 days ago

About The Role

What you will do

  • Identify and qualify prospects across target sectors , and build a pipeline from research, referrals, industry events and direct outreach
  • Approach decision-makers by phone, email and in person — project directors, site and construction managers, procurement, HR and talent acquisition
  • Understand a client's operational situation well enough to propose the right service: recruitment and sourcing, employer of record, payroll, mobility and immigration support, or full project workforce solutions
  • Prepare commercial proposals, rate build-ups and tender responses in coordination with operations and finance
  • Support vendor registration and prequalification processes with major operators, EPC contractors and their subcontractors
  • Manage client relationships through delivery , working alongside operations, HR and recruitment teams
  • Attend industry events and conferences in the region , and represent the company on client sites
  • Maintain accurate pipeline and activity records in the CRM

What we are looking for

Experience — one of the following

  • 1–3 years in a recruitment, manpower supply, staffing, HR services or employer-of-record business , in a commercial or client-facing capacity; or
  • 1–3 years in industrial sales or business development within oil and gas, energy, nuclear, engineering services, industrial equipment or technical consulting
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  • Candidates with a strong technical or engineering background who want to move into a commercial role will also be considered.

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Fluent English, written and spoken
  • Genuine comfort with cold outreach — this role involves initiating contact with people who are not expecting your call
  • Ability to grasp technical scopes and translate them into staffing requirements
  • Organised, self-directed, and able to work without close supervision
  • Valid UAE residence visa or eligibility to obtain one

Advantageous

  • Experience in the GCC market , or a working knowledge of regional business practice
  • Arabic or French in addition to English
  • Understanding of UAE and GCC labour law, visa processes or employment compliance
  • Existing network within oil and gas, energy or industrial contracting
  • UAE driving licence

What we offer

  • Direct ownership of a territory and accounts from an early stage, rather than a supporting role in someone else's pipeline
  • Exposure to major international operators, EPC contractors and specialised industrial clients
  • Structured mentoring from a senior commercial team, with a clear route to a Business Development Manager position
  • Competitive base salary with a performance-based incentive scheme
  • Medical insurance, annual leave and air ticket in accordance with UAE labour law

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