Business Development

Job description / Role

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Development Manager to join our team in the UAE. This role is pivotal in driving growth within the interior fitout industry by identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and expanding our market presence. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the interior design and fitout processes, along with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the interior fitout market.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, architects, and contractors.
- Create and implement effective business development strategies to meet sales targets.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and competitor activity.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential clients.
- Collaborate with the design and project management teams to ensure client satisfaction and project success.
- Attend industry events and networking opportunities to enhance business visibility.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in CRM systems.

- Must have 10 years of experience above in the UAE
- Proven experience in business development within the interior fit-out or related industry.
- Strong network of contacts including architects, contractors, and clients in the UAE.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to think strategically and work creatively to solve problems.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Salary:
AED 10,000 to 15,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Additional % on the contracted Projects

About the Company

Since 1999, Guideline Interiors (GI) has been building its reputation in offering design services in the interior fit out industry. The talented, creative and pas- sionate founding team of GI started by focusing on small-scale ideas and turning them into successful projects.

With time, our customers’ confidence has grown, and bigger and prestigious projects have come our way. In 2001, with the growing demand in the UAE of the interior design services, GI began their first design section by opening their office in Dubai with a detailed infrastructure that covered the most integral parts of the interior design industry.