Senior Officer - Product Development (U.A.E. National)

About UsDMCC is a government entity established in 2002 to enhance commodity trade flows through Dubai. We perform a range of roles which continue to position Dubai as the preferred destination for global commodities trade and DMCC as the world’s No.1 Free Zone.Company Profile:DMCC is a centre of global trade. Headquartered in Dubai, DMCC is the world’s most interconnected Free Zone, home to over 25,000 member companies and the leading trade and enterprise hub for commodities. Whether developing vibrant neighbourhoods with world-class property like Jumeirah Lakes Towers and the much-anticipated Uptown Dubai or delivering high-performance business services, DMCC provides everything its dynamic community needs to live, work, and thrive. Made for Trade, DMCC is proud to sustain and grow Dubai’s position as the place to be for global trade today and long into the future.Role Summary:The Senior Officer - Product Development role is responsible for supporting the BD function by tracking and reporting on projects, KPIs and performance of strategic initiatives, conducting research and analysis and preparing business cases for developing new strategic partnerships and revenue generating initiatives, products and services. The Senior Officer will be the custodian of the Free Zone Competitor Intelligence report and will be responsible for keeping it up to date. Part of the responsibility is to engage with both internal and external stakeholder to actively seek to improve the performance of existing Free Zone products and services with guidance from the leadership team. The Senior Officer would have a good knowledge of DMCC and the Free Zone’s unique selling points and all products and services, as well as the local competition; and must also be familiar with the Free Zone rules and regulation, company formation processes, the different structures of company formation, and all technology related to our services. Responsibilities:Regularly update the competitor review report and keep an eye on competitors’ developmentsMaintain the Country Fact Sheets by keeping them up to date with the latest statsProvide reports, data and conduct research activities required to support strategic decision making when requested by the Free Zone Management when required.Work with the leadership team on forming strategic initiatives and new partnerships and provide support in evaluation, business case and presentation preparation, and attending meetings with counterpartsAttend conferences, seminars and networking events to develop new contacts, build new relationships and identify new business and partnership opportunitiesWork alongside BD Senior Officer to prepare new product development plans and leads cross-functional teams through the design, develop and implement stages of product cycleMonitor the full lifecycle of free zone products and services. Manage supplier and partner performance and communication and track their performance, engagement and satisfactionSupport BD Senior Officer in organizing focus groups and market research activities to identify opportunities for new product and services developmentProactively work on improving the uptake of our Value-Added Services by consulting with Marketing, IT and other functions to boost marketing efforts and customer experience. Conduct cross-selling of DMCC free zone products and services to new and existing clientsMaintain an updated list of all the Business Development and ensure the latest details project status are reflectedQualifications:Bachelor’s degree level – in Business, management, or related field.At least 3-4 years’ experience in events & marketing, business development or product development.Digital competence. High level of computer literacy; and knowledge of Microsoft tools (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)Market understanding, market knowledge and Competitor AwarenessExcellent Communication Skills in English (Listening, Verbal, Written)The successful candidate will enjoy the following:Working at the world’s best Free Zone with highly motivated colleagues.A very diverse workforce from all around the globe.Well-being initiatives all over the year.Market competitive basic salary.Housing allowance.Transportation allowance.National Allowance.Annual flight allowance.Other alternative family benefits.Pension Scheme.Discretionary bonus schemes.Generous annual leave.Medical and life insurance cover.Free covered parking.Retail discounts with over 450 outlets across JLT