Director of Business Development
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About the Role
We are seeking a high-caliber Sales Business Development Director to drive growth and secure high-value fit-out projects across the Emirates. Must have extensive UAE experience, an active regional network, and a proven track record of winning restaurant and hospitality fit-out contracts.
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Responsibilities
- Identify, pitch, and secure new restaurant and F&B fit out projects to exceed UAE sales targets
- Utilize an existing UAE network of F&B operators, hospitality groups, mall managements, and developers to generate immediate leads
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact and bidding to final contract negotiation
- Partner with internal design and estimation teams to build winning, competitive commercial proposals
Requirements
- 7+ years of senior business development experience strictly within the F&B and restaurant fit out industry
- A minimum of 3–5 years of recent, successful UAE specific market experience
- An active, verifiable local network of clients within the UAE hospitality and F&B sector
- Deep understanding of local fit out processes, BOQs, and UAE municipal/civil defense regulations for F&B establishments
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Role Overview
- We are seeking a high caliber Sales Business Development Director to drive growth and secure high value fit out projects across the Emirates.
- To excel in this role, you must have extensive UAE experience, an active regional network, and a proven track record of winning restaurant and hospitality fit out contracts in the local market.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Revenue: Identify, pitch, and secure new restaurant and F&B fit out projects to exceed UAE sales targets.
- Leverage Network: Utilize an existing UAE network of F&B operators, hospitality groups, mall managements, and developers to generate immediate leads.
- Close Deals: Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact and bidding to final contract negotiation.
- Collaborate: Partner with internal design and estimation teams to build winning, competitive commercial proposals.
What We Are Looking For
- 7+ years of senior business development experience strictly within the F&B and restaurant fit out industry.
- Must Have: A minimum of 3–5 years of recent, successful UAE specific market experience.
- An active, verifiable local network of clients within the UAE hospitality and F&B sector.
- Deep understanding of local fit out processes, BOQs, and UAE municipal/civil defense regulations for F&B establishments.
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