Job Title: Business Development Manager (Middle East)
Location: Colchester, UK (Office-Based)
Salary: £45,000 - £70,000
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a commercially minded Business Development Manager with international experience and a passion for Middle Eastern markets? I'm currently representing a long-established industrial supplier that is looking to expand its presence across the Middle East. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a key territory within a globally respected company.
The Company
With over four decades of industry expertise, the business supplies Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spare parts to heavy industrial plants around the world. They work directly with manufacturers across Europe and North America and have built strong relationships in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and beyond.
The Role
Based at the head office in Colchester, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving growth across the Middle East by identifying new opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, and coordinating closely with internal teams and regional managers.
Key responsibilities include:
Researching and developing new client opportunities in the Middle East
Promoting the company's services to prospective customers across the region
Creating and executing a market-specific business strategy
Following up on quotations and liaising with the internal sales team
Planning and coordinating business trips with regional leadership
Maintaining CRM records and delivering excellent client serviceAbout You
The ideal candidate is proactive, confident, and results-driven with strong commercial awareness of the Middle East. You'll be experienced in business development or international sales-ideally in an industrial or technical environment-and ready to make a tangible impact.
You'll bring:
A self-motivated and disciplined approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Solid understanding of the Middle Eastern market landscape
Experience managing client relationships in an international setting
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Fluency in Arabic is a significant advantage
Own transport (required for commuting to the office in Colchester)What's on Offer
Base salary + performance-related bonus
25 days annual leave + public holidays
Workplace pension with employer contribution
Private healthcare (after 12 months)
Internal and external training support
Office hours: Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours/week) with flexibility required