VP - Business Development (Real Estate)

Michael Page Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted 4 days ago Permanent Competitive

Great opportunity
Excellent salary and benefits

About Our Client

The client is a DIFC-based asset manager with a strong presence in regional real estate investments. The platform focuses on identifying value-driven opportunities across multiple real estate strategies and partnering with institutional and private capital.

Job Description

The role reporting to the Head of Real Estate:

Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive revenue growth within the Banking & Financial Services sector.
Identify and establish relationships with potential clients and key stakeholders in Dubai and beyond.
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential challenges in the business services industry.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions that meet client needs and align with company goals.
Lead negotiations and close high-value deals to achieve sales targets and expand the client portfolio.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote services and build brand awareness.
Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and business cases to prospective clients and senior management.
Monitor and report on business development activities, providing regular updates to senior leadership.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate should have:

9-12 years' experience in real estate business development, investments or acquisitions within the GCC
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics or a related discipline
Proven track record of originating real estate deals in the UAE, with strong exposure to Saudi Arabia
Established network across developers, advisors, banks and investment counterparties
Strong commercial judgement and ability to identify value-add opportunities
Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills
Experience working with asset managers, private equity firms, developers or investment platforms
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams