Business development manager kuwait

Business development manager - qatar/kuwait

business Wood

work full-time

A week ago

Business Development Manager – Qatar/Kuwait role arkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to support Wood’s Consulting, Projects, and Operations business units across Qatar and Kuwait. This role will be pivotal in driving new business growth, enhancing revenue and margin performance, and developing strong, long‑term client relationships.

Provide input to and deliver effective strategies to gain new business. Define new market entry requirements and win propositions, developing a clear route map to successful pre‑qualification and bid submissions and communicate clearly to pursuit and proposal teams. Provide input to execution plans, including information and intelligence on customer needs, detailing views and opinions on the competitor landscape in order to develop compelling propositions to enhance the success of business winning.

Progress the processing of customer enquiries, prequalification compilations and bid submissions for clients and projects. Work closely with other internal departments to ensure the needs of the client are fulfilled in a timely manner and any issues resolved. Inform Leadership of market conditions, competitors, relationship status and collaborative opportunities. Develop, maintain and broaden good business relationship with existing and prospective clients.

Ensure Compliance with the Business Ethics Policy, Risk Assessments and Internal Audit requirements, embracing a culture of compliance within the business.

Identification, validation and leadership of key prospects and opportunities. Facilitate client meetings with appropriate Wood personnel to achieve business objectives and meet client needs. Use commercial and contractual acumen to identify barriers to success and enable early assessment of the likely competitiveness of a Wood offering. Co‑ordinate input into the LRM process and participate in the review. Provide support to the VP BD to aid with accurate forecasting/re‑forecasting activities and prospect portfolio management.

Create, review, manage and maintain integrity of all opportunity records in the CRM system to ensure accuracy, governance and compliance. Be an ambassador for collaboration by working with the other regional Wood entities to ensure an aligned, structured and strategic customer approach to business growth and market expansion, leveraging the breadth of Wood solutions for our customers. Accountable for positioning plan compliance for all live and future opportunities.

Ensure independent customer feedback is obtained by carrying out regular client visits, analysing and summarising the feedback in a timely fashion and presenting it to the VP BD / Leadership teams. Identify potential acquisition targets and potential JV partners. Establish strong customer network and identify opportunities well ahead of time to allow for sufficient strategy development and positioning to maximise our chances of securing the work.

Develop a strong relationship with local partners and maximise combined strengths to identify and secure work. Be wholly familiar with various Government / State apparatus as it applies to contract approvals and awards as appropriate.

Bachelor level degree in a technical or related field. Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, Word/Excel/Power Point, to advanced template creation and document/data management level (MS Office, Xaite, MIDAS and Documentum experience an advantage). Knowledge,

Skills and Experience:

A sound understanding of projects in sector and market of operation. Proficient in use of relevant company Strategy and Development tools and systems. Thorough understanding and ability to implement industry best practice. Good understanding of the commercial drivers in our business. At all times act in the interest of Wood and strictly in compliance with the Code of Business Ethics. Experienced with the key concepts of HSE leadership & commitment.

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