Chief Business Development Officer

About the Role

HLB HAMT seeks a Chief Business Development Officer to spearhead strategic growth and broaden our footprint within the UAE and internationally. This executive role requires a commercially astute leader with a demonstrated history of securing significant clients, cultivating relationships with executives, and fostering sustainable business expansion within professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement growth strategies covering Audit, Tax, Advisory, Accounting, HR, Risk, and IT Consulting services.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with multinational corporations, family offices, and government bodies.
• Develop and sustain relationships with C-level executives including CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, and Tax Directors.
• Lead intricate proposal developments, coordinate cross-service initiatives, and oversee strategic account planning.
• Discover and pursue new market opportunities to drive business development.
• Work in close partnership with firm partners and leadership teams to fulfill revenue and expansion objectives.
• Act as the company representative at industry conferences, networking events, and other professional gatherings.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in business development, strategic expansion, or client acquisition.
• Track record of successfully marketing professional services in environments such as Audit, Tax, Advisory, Consulting, Legal, or Financial Services firms is advantageous.
• Robust network connections within multinational enterprises, family offices, and government sectors.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Commercially driven with expertise in managing sizeable sales pipelines and key strategic accounts.