Vice President - Business Development - UAE & GCC MARKET

About the Role:

Client of Perfect Placer is a growing organization seeking senior leadership talent to expand its Consulting Services. The company focuses on delivering business consulting and market expansion advisory firm outsourcing services to a diverse portfolio of domestic and multi-national clients.

Total Experience: 8 - 15 years

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and drive the overall business development strategy in alignment with the company's growth objectives.
• Set ambitious targets for international client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Formulate and execute comprehensive market-entry and expansion blueprints tailored to the UAE regulatory environment and GCC Market.

Client Acquisition:

• Identify and secure multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-potential investors seeking to establish operations in the UAE free zones and GCC Market.
• Develop tailored market entry strategies for clients across diverse industries, with a focus on finance, banking, and investment sectors.
• Represent the company in high-level meetings, industry conferences, and government forums to build strategic alliances.

Client Relationship Management:

• Cultivate relationships with C-level executives, international stakeholders, and financial decision-makers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring business objectives are aligned with UAE free zone advantages.
• Oversee client onboarding, ensuring seamless integration into operations with regulatory compliance.
• Lead research initiatives to identify emerging opportunities in international trade, finance, and investment.
• Drive collaboration with marketing, operations, and government stakeholders to enhance client engagement.

Governance and Reporting:

• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for business development success.
• Report business performance and market opportunities to senior leadership and the board.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, company policies, and ethical business practices.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A master's degree (MBA) or certifications in finance, strategy, or business development.
• In-depth understanding of the UAE free zone ecosystem, foreign investment landscape, and international business operations.
• Strong awareness of financial regulations, corporate banking solutions, and investment structures.
• Proven ability to attract, negotiate, and onboard multinational clients.
• Prior experience at an accounting firm or a market entry advisory firm.
• Understanding of UAE company formation (DED, Free Zones), corporate tax, VAT, ESR, and related compliance.

Contact: P.G. Ganesh, 8368469496