Business Development & Administration Executive

Overview

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cold visits to schools, offices, corporate facilities, and other potential clients to identify renovation and fit-out opportunities
• Approach gatekeepers and relevant facilities staff to reach decision-makers
• Generate and qualify new business leads through field visits and direct outreach
• Maintain accurate records of visits, contacts, outcomes, and follow-up dates
• Follow up on leads and coordinate with the sales team through to closing
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential institutional and commercial clients
• Manage day-to-day office administration and coordination
• Act as a point of contact between site/HR and management for routine administrative matters
• Coordinate attendance-related issues, documentation requests, and approvals
• Track and follow up on pending HR and administrative actions, including onboarding, leave, and compliance paperwork
• Coordinate closely with the sales team to maintain visibility of leads and field activities
• Ensure outreach activities are properly tracked and avoid duplication of leads

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in field sales, business development, or administrative support, preferably in the construction, interiors, or fit-out industry
• Comfortable with cold calling, cold outreach, and face-to-face client interaction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic communication skills in English and Arabic or Hindi/Urdu
• Own transportation or willingness to travel across Dubai on a daily basis
• Highly organized and able to manage field visits and administrative responsibilities effectively
• Self-motivated, persistent, and comfortable handling rejection
• Good follow-up and time-management skills