Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Business Bay, Dubai, UAE Position: Full-time Salary: AED 10,000–14,000/month, with the higher end inclusive of incentives/commission About the Opportunity: Our client is a Dubai-based business services company providing company formation, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax and related compliance services to businesses in the UAE. We are looking for a Business Development Manager with 3+ years of experience in sales, business development or a similar client-facing role. Exposure to UAE Accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax is preferred, while an accounting background is preferred but not mandatory. This is a client-facing role focused on understanding client requirements, selling relevant services, converting leads and managing client relationships through onboarding. Key Responsibilities: Understand client requirements and recommend relevant accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax services Sell and upsell accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax solutions Prepare quotations and follow up with leads Convert company-formation clients into accounting clients Manage clients post-sale and coordinate onboarding with the accounting team Maintain client relationships and identify additional service opportunities Track leads and conversions Requirements 3+ years of experience in sales, business development or a similar client-facing role Strong communication, sales, negotiation and relationship-management skills Excellent spoken and written English Confident and professional in client interactions Exposure to UAE Accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax preferred Accounting background preferred Experience in accounting, tax consultancy, corporate services or a similar domain preferred UAE experience preferred; UAE-based candidates preferred CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage, not mandatory Work & Expectations: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Client interactions primarily remote; required travel reimbursed Availability outside working hours/weekends as needed 10–20 calls/week initially, scaling with the role Lead generation handled by a separate client-side team Interview Process: Our Process: Shortlisted/Selected → Discussion on Call → 2-Minute Video Introduction to be sent by the candidate to us → Virtual Interview with Our Founder → Internal Evaluation → Profile Submission to Client Client Process: Profile Review → 1st Interview → 2nd Interview with Head Accountant → Offer Timeline: Our sourcing and shortlisting takes approximately 2–3 days; the client process from profile review to offer is approximately 5 days.