Commercial Advisor - Business Development

Mackenzie Jones

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP279-3032

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are currently seeking a commercially astute and customer focused Commercial Advisor to work at our Client Country's Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

This organisation is looking to open doors for more businesses from their country industries to become established in the GCC. This is a very customer focused G2G (Government to Government) high level role - where the aim is to open doors for new international trade opportunities

Based at our client's Embassy in Abu Dhabi. As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate experience in, and an understanding of, the professional services (management consultancy) sector, along with government areas such as procurement, and government commercial relationships. A major focus for you will be the development of new business for their Government to Government Partnerships Limited across the Gulf region, helping to share their Government know-how with overseas government agencies on a commercial basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your experience in these important sectors, together with your understanding of the local market, culture and governments, and to use your natural ability to build a high level of trust with your stakeholders and networks. You will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of market discovery, market entry and market growth actions to secure new business for the client's country.

Requirements

Degree educated as a minimum, you need to already be living in the UAE and have at least 5 years of commercial experience of working for a leading Management Consultancy - with a specific focus on working with the GCC Government Agencies. Your CV does need to clearly demonstrate your GCC government exposure and give examples of where you have had to work with Government Agencies.

Expertise in market discovery (analysis), market entry and actions to create market growth is also expected.

Commercial customer facing skills are paramount.

Your "can-do" attitude coupled with an excellent networking ability will make you the perfect addition to their international team

This is a locally engaged position, and you will need to be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. You will need to be fluent in English to be considered for the role, and proficiency in Arabic will be highly advantageous.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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