Junior Business Development Manager (Energy)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company

Swiss-headquartered provider of technical assistance and workforce solutions operating across more than 70 countries in energy, oil and gas, nuclear, defence, mining, and industrial sectors.

What you will do

• Identify and qualify prospects across target industrial sectors through research, referrals, events, and direct outreach.
• Build relationships with project directors, site and construction managers, procurement, HR, and talent acquisition decision-makers.
• Assess client needs and recommend recruitment, sourcing, employer-of-record, payroll, mobility, immigration, or project workforce solutions.
• Prepare commercial proposals, rate build-ups, and tender responses with operations and finance.
• Support vendor registration and prequalification with operators, EPC contractors, and subcontractors.
• Manage client relationships through delivery, attend regional industry events, represent the company on client sites, and maintain CRM records.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in recruitment, manpower supply, staffing, HR services, employer-of-record, industrial sales, or business development in relevant technical sectors.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Fluent English, written and spoken, required.
• Comfort with cold outreach and initiating contact with prospective clients.
• Ability to understand technical scopes and translate them into staffing requirements.
• Valid UAE residence visa or eligibility to obtain one.

Nice to have

• GCC market experience or knowledge of regional business practices.
• Arabic or French in addition to English.
• Knowledge of UAE and GCC labour law, visa processes, or employment compliance.
• An existing network in oil and gas, energy, or industrial contracting.
• UAE driving licence.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct ownership of a territory and client accounts from an early stage.
• Exposure to international operators, EPC contractors, and specialised industrial clients.
• Structured mentoring from a senior commercial team and a path to Business Development Manager.
• Competitive base salary with a performance-based incentive scheme.
• Medical insurance, annual leave, and an air ticket in accordance with UAE labour law.