Business Development Manager

Location: UAE Industry: Corporate Training and Professional Development Department: Business Development Experience: 2 years in business development, preferably within the corporate training industry Job Overview We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Business Development Manager to drive business growth for our corporate training company.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in business development, with proven experience in selling corporate training programs, learning and development solutions, and professional development courses to corporate clients. The candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships with corporate decision-makers, understanding training requirements, proposing customized training solutions, and achieving revenue targets. Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities for corporate training programs and professional development services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients, including HR Directors, Learning & Development Managers, Training Managers, CEOs, and other key decision-makers.
• Proactively reach out to potential clients through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn networking, referrals, and face-to-face meetings.
• Understand corporate training needs and recommend suitable training programs, workshops, and customized learning solutions.
• Prepare and present proposals, training plans, quotations, and commercial offers to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, manage leads, and follow up with prospects to convert opportunities into business.
• Negotiate commercial terms, close deals, and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Develop strategic partnerships with corporate organizations, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with trainers and internal teams to design and deliver training solutions aligned with client requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to generate repeat business, renewals, and referrals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and corporate learning needs to identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, sales activities, and business opportunities in the CRM system.
• Prepare regular sales reports, business forecasts, and updates on pipeline performance. The ideal candidate will be someone who has both business development and corporate training industry experience, understands how organizations purchase training services, and can independently identify prospects, pitch training solutions, secure corporate contracts, and build long-term client relationships.