Business Development Manager - Dubai

Business Development Manager | Dubai

We are currently representing a highly respected international wealth management firm seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its growing team.

This is a proactive, commercially focused position for someone who understands the wealth management sector and has a proven ability to generate new business, engage prospective clients and create high-quality opportunities for the advisory team. This is not a passive lead-management role.

The successful individual will be expected to actively identify, approach and develop relationships with prospective clients through a combination of telephone engagement, networking, marketing activity, events, referrals and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and engage prospective clients
• Generate qualified meetings and new business opportunities for Wealth Managers
• Conduct regular outbound telephone and relationship-building activity
• Attend and support networking events, seminars and client functions
• Develop relationships with professional introducers and strategic partners
• Support targeted marketing and lead-generation campaigns
• Maintain an active and well-managed pipeline of prospective clients
• Work closely with the advisory and marketing teams to convert opportunities into long-term client relationships

What our client is looking for:

• Previous experience in a Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive or client acquisition role within the wealth management sector is essential
• A proven track record of generating new clients and qualified business opportunities
• Strong telephone, networking and relationship-building skills
• A highly proactive, resilient and commercially driven approach
• Confidence engaging with high-net-worth and internationally mobile individuals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a structured sales pipeline
• Existing knowledge of the UAE wealth management market would be highly advantageous

What's on offer?

• Competitive basic salary
• Attractive commission and incentive structure
• Opportunity to join an established international wealth management business
• Strong operational, marketing and advisory support
• Modern Dubai office with a professional and collaborative culture
• Genuine long-term career progression within a growing international organisation
• This role would suit an experienced wealth management business developer who enjoys creating opportunities, opening doors and building relationships from the ground up.

Apply via LinkedIn or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.