Business Development Director
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About the Role
UAE Food Cluster is looking for a part-time Business Development Director to drive growth strategies, build partnerships, and expand member participation in the food sector. The role involves market analysis, contract negotiation, and representing the cluster at events.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee development and execution of business growth strategies
- Identify new partnership opportunities and expand member participation
- Build and manage strategic relationships with industry stakeholders
- Conduct market and competitive analysis
- Develop business plans to support UAE Food Cluster objectives
- Lead lead generation efforts and oversee negotiation of collaboration agreements
- Represent UAE Food Cluster at events and prepare presentations
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in New Business Development and Lead Generation
- Strong Business Planning capabilities including market analysis and financial modeling
- Proficiency in Contract Negotiation
- Solid Account Management skills
- Extensive experience in business development or commercial leadership, preferably in food, agriculture, or agri tech
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field
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Role Description
- Oversee the development and execution of business growth strategies
- Identify new partnership opportunities
- Expand member participation
- Support key initiatives across the food sector
- Build and manage strategic relationships with industry stakeholders
- Conduct market and competitive analysis
- Develop business plans to support UAE Food Cluster objectives
- Lead lead generation efforts
- Oversee the negotiation of collaboration agreements and contracts
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment
- Represent UAE Food Cluster at events
- Prepare presentations and proposals
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in New Business Development and Lead Generation
- Strong Business Planning capabilities
- Proficiency in Contract Negotiation
- Solid Account Management skills
- Extensive experience in business development or commercial leadership, preferably within food, agriculture, agri tech, or related sectors
- Ability to collaborate effectively with government entities and industry leaders
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship building skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid setting
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