373 Director Of Development jobs in the United Arab Emirates

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centres, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Director – Development to join Dubai Holding Real Estate. The Director will be responsible to oversee the development of projects in a designated portfolio to ensure that the business plan objectives such as design quality, budgets and profitability of projects are achieved. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Contribute, initiate, and direct the development strategy to advance the agreed Business Plan in order to achieve Company objectives.
• Identify and understand the regulatory framework necessary for the development strategy to operate effectively within the stipulated guidelines.
• Provide crucial support in the formulation of strategies and business plans, with the aim of obtaining Company Board approval and ensuring alignment with Company objectives for successful development opportunities.
• Lead teams in the creation of business case input for projects within a portfolio, ensuring that these cases are in line with the company's strategy, including financial, design, and procurement strategies. Additionally, coach project teams to secure stakeholder approvals.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, including collaboration with stakeholder partners and key business affiliates to foster cooperation and achieve common business objectives.
• Propose and offer support in defining the strategy for delivering the project development pipeline, with an objective to efficiently manage the development teams, such as Legal, Financial, Market Research, Marketing, Sales, Project Managers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and all Engineering Disciplines, in relation to the development pipeline.
• Analyze and take the lead in all aspects of the development process, from feasibility and master planning to design, procurement, consultant/contractor selection, and project execution, ensuring that all technical procedures align with approved corporate operational objectives.
• Oversee and review the preparation of project-specific development and design briefs, with the objective of ensuring that these documents accurately reflect the project's intent and objectives.
• Identify and thoroughly document risk factors for each business case, including risks at the individual property level.
• Analyze, evaluate, and rank overall risk exposure, encompassing technical, financial, and human resources, with the goal of effectively managing and mitigating these risks.
• Develop and actively lead risk mitigation measures to ensure that the business cases are secured and that profit and turnover targets are met.
• Manage internal and external teams to ensure the fulfillment of feasibility, program, design, technical, quality, and leasing specifications for projects throughout their completion and handover.
• Provide regular feedback to relevant executives regarding business plans, project status, risks, and approved feasibility hurdle rates, aiming to keep stakeholders informed and aligned with company goals.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, including liaising with stakeholder partners and key business affiliates.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in customer support to enhance knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/ Engineering/ Real Estate Development; Master’s degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Excellent knowledge of real estate development processes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Min. 10-12 years’ experience in real estate/ development management/ design / project management, of which 6 years’ at senior capacity within the Real Estate industry
• Well versed in Ms. Office suite and AutoCAD software
• Project management skills including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Financial acumen

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.

Lead a high-profile development team in Riyadh, overseeing large-scale projects from inception to completion.

• Drive business growth through strategic planning, commercial negotiations, and partnership structures.
• Mentor and develop teams to deliver complex projects across multiple asset classes.
• Develop and implement project feasibility studies, ensuring successful project outcomes.

Familiarity with the following is required:

• End-to-end project management for large-scale developments.
• Leadership in early-stage planning and development within a master developer environment.
• Feasibility analysis, joint venture structuring, and urban planning expertise.

A strong track record in residential-led mixed-use projects, with experience in hospitality, retail, and commercial sectors is desirable.

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Director of Sales to lead our sales team in the trading and forex industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing sales strategies, driving revenue growth, and managing high-value client relationships. This role requires a deep understanding of the financial markets, forex trading, and a strong network of potential clients and partners.

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to drive revenue and market expansion.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team to achieve company targets.
• Identify and onboard new clients, IBs (Introducing Brokers), and institutional partners.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competition, and industry developments to optimize sales strategies.
• Work closely with marketing, compliance, and operations teams to align sales initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, traders, and financial institutions.
• Oversee KPI tracking, sales reporting, and revenue forecasting for management review.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and uphold ethical sales practices.

• Experience: 5-10 years in a senior sales role within the forex, trading, or financial services sector.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Leadership: Proven experience in managing and scaling sales teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of forex trading, CFDs, and financial markets.
• Sales Skills: Strong track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Network: Established connections with IBs, traders, and institutional clients.
• Languages: Fluency in English (additional languages like Arabic, Russian, or Mandarin are a plus).
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with trading platforms, CRM systems, and sales analytics tools.

• Competitive base salary + high commissions.
• Attractive performance-based bonuses.
• Professional growth in a fast-paced and expanding global forex company.
• International travel opportunities for business development.
• A dynamic work environment with an innovative and motivated team.

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Director Business Development & Client Management

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Job Purpose / Summary

This position is responsible for selling CTI clinical trial, regulatory and scientific affairs consulting services. As part of this role, you will be responsible for identifying, contacting and cultivating new clients and serving as client manager for existing clients. This position will lead strategic growth initiatives, develop sponsor relationships, and drive sales in clinical trial services.

Job Purpose / Summary

This position is responsible for selling CTI clinical trial, regulatory and scientific affairs consulting services. As part of this role, you will be responsible for identifying, contacting and cultivating new clients and serving as client manager for existing clients. This position will lead strategic growth initiatives, develop sponsor relationships, and drive sales in clinical trial services.

Essential Functions

• Secure and maintain relationships with qualified targets and decision makers within biotech and pharma, uncovering potential sales opportunities and developing effective sales strategies within assigned territory.
• Achieve and / or exceed quarterly and annual sales target, including achievement of foundational sales activity and metrics; these activities include outreach, introductory / capabilities meetings, and requests for proposal (RFP).
• Work with targeted business development accounts to secure future business and establish long-term partnerships – align CTI offerings to meet customer's needs, explaining service offerings and expertise at CTI based on an in-depth understanding of the account and their needs
• Work in collaboration with CTI's proposal team to deliver budgets and proposals, including providing key direction on proposal text and budget scope.
• Provide strategic insights toward achieving our corporate sales goals.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key members of CTI's clinical operational management and proposal / contracting teams.
• Develop and implement specific disease strategies to drive awareness, lead generation and opportunity identification
• Lead and participate in bid defense meetings, including leading the preparations, strategies, and follow up efforts
• Communicate with existing accounts and internal CTI representatives to ensure needs of accounts are being met.
• Present sales opportunities to management and work with internal departments / team members to close complex sales
• Continuously monitor and update status of leads to ensure pipeline is maintained.
• Communicate all account activity to sales leaders / CTI executives and maintain updates in CTI's CRM system.
• Represent the company at regional and international conferences, webinars, industry event

What You'll Bring :

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience : 7–10 years of business development experience, particularly in CROs or clinical trial services, with at least 4 years of sales experience within the pharmaceutical industry or Clinical Research Organization (CRO).
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the region.

About CTI

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services is a global, privately held, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) focused on the advancement of treatments for chronically and critically ill patient populations. We assist clinical research throughout the lifecycle of development, from drug concept to commercialization. CTI is headquartered in the Greater Cincinnati, OH region with global operations in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. For more information, visit

Why CTI?

At CTI, we recognize that our people are what make our company successful. Our work moves medicine forward.

• Advance Your Career - We support career progression through a structured mentoring program and leadership courses that provide the support needed to grow. We also value ongoing education and training through a dedicated training department.
• Join an Award-Winning and Valued Team - We have an award-winning unparalleled culture that can be felt by our employees across 60 countries. We support a work-life balance and the importance of time with family by offering hybrid work from home opportunities. We also encourage care for the world around us through our unique CTI Cares program.
• Make a Lasting Impact - We focus on moving medicine forward by working on treatments for chronically and critically-ill patients, who depend on us to bring life-changing therapies to market.

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• We will never communicate with you via Microsoft Teams or text message
• We will never ask for your bank account information at any point during the recruitment process

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We are seeking an experienced Director of Corporate Development to lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic growth opportunities. Based in Dubai, this role will play a key part in shaping the company's expansion plans through mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven track record in executing complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of M&A and strategic investment activity, from sourcing and analysis through to execution and integration.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities aligned with the company's strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models, valuations, and business cases for potential deals.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare board and investment committee materials, including clear and concise presentations.
• Build and manage relationships with external advisors, investors, targets, and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams across legal, finance, HR, and operations to ensure smooth execution and integration.
• Track and report on the performance of completed deals and portfolio initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting.
• Demonstrated success in leading M&A and strategic transactions across multiple geographies.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business and Finance

Industries

Investment Management, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, and Private Equity.

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Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 16 hours ago

Seeking a visionary Brand Director to spearhead our branding efforts in Saudi Arabia. This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative leader who can develop and execute a comprehensive brand strategy that aligns with our company's vision and objectives.

• Develop and execute a thorough brand strategy that drives business growth and enhances our market presence.
• Maintain consistent branding across all communication channels and customer touch points.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of impactful branding campaigns to increase awareness and engagement.
• E nsure all communications adhere to local regulatory requirements .
• Collaborate with external agencies to produce culturally relevant and effective campaigns.
• Leverage digital platforms and experiential marketing to create strong brand experiences.
• Lead and mentor a team of brand professionals .

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong background in brand development, corporate communications, activation, and digital marketing in the FMCG sector.
• Solid experience in managing global agencies / third-party suppliers .
• A hands-on, proactive approach to delivering results-driven solutions.

This is a dynamic role that requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a passion for driving business growth through innovative branding.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results and drive our brand forward.

Benefits of the Role:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile branding projects
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company: We are a leading organization in the FMCG sector, dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. We value innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction above all else.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Business Development

JOB PURPOSE:
As a Director - Business Development, you will be a face of our company, brand, or product, including our corporate culture, mission, and values.
The right candidate should be able to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and developing strong relationships with our valued existing partners as well as proposing and developing new partnerships.
The position is high profile with exciting opportunities to drive growth and change.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and customer needs.
2. Analyze market data and competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities and develop strategic plans for growth.
3. Generate leads and identify potential clients through various channels, including cold calling, networking, and industry events.
4. Qualify leads based on business needs, budget, and decision-making authority.
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, suppliers, distributors, partners, and vendors by understanding their business challenges and objectives.
6. Act as a trusted advisor by providing smart solutions and services that meet their needs and add value to their business.
7. Evaluate new partnerships and sales efforts with an eye toward building on what works and changing what doesn't.
8. Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals, presentations, and pitches to prospective clients.
9. Customize proposals to address client requirements and showcase the benefits of our products and smart solutions.
10. Identify and recommend new services.
11. Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with clients to secure new business opportunities.
12. Collaborate with internal teams, including ICT solution architects, technical experts, and project managers, to develop tailored solutions for clients.
13. Direct and collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align sales efforts with overall business objectives.
14. Conduct webinars and presentations to raise the brand or product profile.
15. Forecast sales projections, track performance against targets, and report on sales metrics and KPIs.
16. Provide regular updates and insights to senior management on sales pipeline, market trends, and competitive landscape.
17. Build cross-functional teams to guide and nourish sustainable, long-term growth.
18. Foster and maintain an entrepreneurial growth culture throughout the company and across all teams and work functions.
19. Help direct the development of customer-facing web platforms and digital experiences.

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We are seeking an experienced Director of Corporate Development to lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic growth opportunities. Based in Dubai, this role will play a key part in shaping the company’s expansion plans through mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven track record in executing complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of M&A and strategic investment activity, from sourcing and analysis through to execution and integration.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models, valuations, and business cases for potential deals.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare board and investment committee materials, including clear and concise presentations.
• Build and manage relationships with external advisors, investors, targets, and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams across legal, finance, HR, and operations to ensure smooth execution and integration.
• Track and report on the performance of completed deals and portfolio initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting.
• Demonstrated success in leading M&A and strategic transactions across multiple geographies.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business and Finance

Industries

Investment Management, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, and Private Equity.

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Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 16 hours ago

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Director of Sales to lead our sales team in the trading and forex industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing sales strategies, driving revenue growth, and managing high-value client relationships. This role requires a deep understanding of the financial markets, forex trading, and a strong network of potential clients and partners.

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to drive revenue and market expansion.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team to achieve company targets.
• Identify and onboard new clients, IBs (Introducing Brokers), and institutional partners.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competition, and industry developments to optimize sales strategies.
• Work closely with marketing, compliance, and operations teams to align sales initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, traders, and financial institutions.
• Oversee KPI tracking, sales reporting, and revenue forecasting for management review.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and uphold ethical sales practices.

• Experience: 5-10 years in a senior sales role within the forex, trading, or financial services sector.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Leadership: Proven experience in managing and scaling sales teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of forex trading, CFDs, and financial markets.
• Sales Skills: Strong track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Network: Established connections with IBs, traders, and institutional clients.
• Languages: Fluency in English (additional languages like Arabic, Russian, or Mandarin are a plus).
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with trading platforms, CRM systems, and sales analytics tools.

• Competitive base salary + high commissions.
• Attractive performance-based bonuses.
• Professional growth in a fast-paced and expanding global forex company.
• International travel opportunities for business development.
• A dynamic work environment with an innovative and motivated team.

If you are passionate about financial markets and client relationship management, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV to