Business Development & Partnerships Manager

Growth Holdings is seeking an accomplished Group Business Development & Partnerships Manager to drive commercial growth across its diverse portfolio of businesses.

Working closely with the Head of Strategy and business leaders, you will lead strategic commercial opportunities, build high-value partnerships, strengthen key client relationships, and develop business development processes that improve pipeline quality and support sustainable, profitable growth across the group.

• Identify and lead major commercial opportunities involving multiple businesses and service lines across the group.
• Manage complex proposals and tenders, from client discovery and solution development to presentations, negotiations, and contract closure.
• Build strategic relationships with UAE government entities, government-linked organizations, and major corporate clients.
• Develop group-level account plans and identify cross-selling and business expansion opportunities.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships that generate revenue, strengthen service offerings, and expand delivery capabilities.
• Develop consistent business development processes, CRM practices, pipeline tracking, and commercial reporting.
• Coach business heads and commercial teams on opportunity qualification, proposal development, negotiation, and account management.
• Collaborate with finance, marketing, and delivery teams to assess pricing, margins, commercial risks, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor major opportunities and partnership performance, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

• 7–10 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, consultative sales, or commercial management.
• Proven track record of leading complex proposals and securing significant B2B or government contracts.
• Experience managing opportunities across multiple business units, service lines, or specialist teams.
• Background in a diversified group, professional services firm, consultancy, agency group, or complex solutions business.
• Experience engaging with UAE government entities, government-linked organizations, or major corporate clients;
  Abu Dhabi market experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build business development processes, improve CRM adoption, and establish revenue-generating partnerships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional proficiency in Arabic and English is preferred.

• Play a key role in driving growth across a diverse portfolio of businesses.
• Lead high-impact commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Work closely with senior leadership and business heads.
• Shape business development practices and build capabilities that support long-term growth.
• Contribute to commercially significant initiatives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.