MARINE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - UAE at Bureau Veritas
Dubai, , United Arab Emirates -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing vessel clients, ensuring high client retention and satisfaction
  • Develop and implement targeted account management plans to deepen relationships with key clients
  • Proactively identify opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell additional classification services to existing clients
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with decision-makers at target client organizations, including shipowners, operators, and managers
  • Compete effectively to win new vessel classification business from new clients
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, operations, and marketing teams to deliver comprehensive solutions
  • Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and client needs to inform strategic business development initiatives
  • Support and oversee marketing and communication initiatives, including the coordination and follow-up of industry events, campaigns, and client engagement activities

What We Expect from You:

  • A passion for the maritime sector and a solid understanding of classification, inspection, and certification services
  • A proactive and client-oriented mindset with excellent negotiation and communication skills
  • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on business development capabilities
  • A collaborative spirit and ability to thrive in cross-functional, international environments

Skills & Compentencies:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Business, or a related field. MBA is a plus
Experience: 6+ years of commercial or business development experience in the marine classification, ship management, or maritime services industry
Existing relationships with vessel operators and shipowners in the region is highly desirable
Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantag

Responsibilities
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of existing vessel clients, ensuring high client retention and satisfaction
  • Develop and implement targeted account management plans to deepen relationships with key clients
  • Proactively identify opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell additional classification services to existing clients
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with decision-makers at target client organizations, including shipowners, operators, and managers
  • Compete effectively to win new vessel classification business from new clients
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, operations, and marketing teams to deliver comprehensive solutions
  • Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and client needs to inform strategic business development initiatives
  • Support and oversee marketing and communication initiatives, including the coordination and follow-up of industry events, campaigns, and client engagement activitie
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