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EY347 Business Development Manager
Location: Colchester
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager (Middle East) on behalf of a long-established supplier of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spare parts to heavy industrial plants across global markets.
Our client sources high-quality components from European and North American manufacturers and supplies them to customers in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australasia, and South America.
This role includes leading business development efforts across the Middle East region by identifying new opportunities, managing customer relationships, and working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver commercial success.
Candidates from an ex-military background are encouraged to apply, but all qualified candidates will be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
* Research and identify new business opportunities and potential customers across the Middle East.
* Promote the company’s MRO supply capabilities to prospective clients.
* Develop and execute a business strategy to drive regional growth.
* Follow up on quotations and collaborate with the internal sales team.
* Coordinate and plan business trips in conjunction with the regional manager.
* Manage customer relationships through CRM systems.
Qualifications:
* Proven track record in a business development or sales role, ideally with exposure to the Middle East market.
* Self-motivated with a disciplined and organised approach to work.
* Ability to work both independently and within a team.
* Strong project management and communication skills.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of current affairs in the Middle East.
* Market intelligence relevant to the region’s industrial sectors.
* Own transport is essential.
* Foreign language skills are advantageous but not required.
* Company bonus scheme (details typically provided after the first year)
* Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 (37.5 hours/week)
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Workplace pension with employer contribution
* Private healthcare after one year of service
* Ongoing internal training and relevant external development opportunities
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Oil and Gas, Mining, and Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services
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