Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager MENA

Location: Remote, based in Dubai

Travel: Regional travel across MENA as required

Compensation: Strong base + high-impact bonus

Be the face of MENA for a global intelligence leader

This is a rare opportunity to become the first regional representative in a globally respected commodities data business with the autonomy to shape growth, drive commercial traction, and fast-track your own career.

Package & Benefits

• Performance-linked package with clear path to advancement
• Uncapped commission potential
• High visibility with senior commercial leadership
• Fully remote role with flexible working

Why this business

This is a globally trusted price reporting and intelligence business with a 100+ year legacy and private equity backing. Known for its accuracy, integrity and strategic insight, the firm supports market-critical decisions across metals, agriculture, forestry and the energy transition. With recent digital investment and expanding global footprint, it is now launching a dedicated MENA presence to accelerate growth across the region.

What you'll be doing

• Drive new business across MENA by qualifying, nurturing and converting inbound leads
• Lead regional sales calls and product demos, owning the full sales cycle from discovery to close
• Partner closely with strategic sales and marketing teams to coordinate pipeline growth
• Represent the region internally, forecasting revenue and shaping the MENA go-to-market approach

What you'll bring

• Proven B2B sales experience with strong lead conversion capability
• Experience in or ability to quickly learn commodity markets and pricing intelligence
• Skilled in CRM (Salesforce) and modern prospecting tools (ZoomInfo, Sales Navigator)
• Highly motivated, commercially driven, and able to thrive in a standalone regional role

Who this suits

You're a driven self-starter who's ready to take ownership of a high-potential region. You thrive in greenfield environments, love building something from the ground up, and are excited by the visibility and autonomy this first-on-the-ground role brings. If you're hungry to grow with a global leader and shape the MENA sales strategy this is your moment.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.