Business Development Executive (Food ingredients/Bakery/HoReCa)

Our client, a leading and highly reputed name in bakery ingredients and products, operating since 30+ years across 10 countries, are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to expand sales, develop new business opportunities, and maintain strong customer relationships within the bakery, foodservice, HORECA, and food manufacturing sectors across the UAE.

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports To: Business Development Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve Sales and company KPIs and business objectives.
• Identify and acquire new customers while growing existing accounts.
• Conduct regular customer visits, product presentations, and sales negotiations.
• Prepare quotations, follow up on inquiries and close sales opportunities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements.
• Ensure Open and accurate daily reporting to Line manager on daily activities and market intelligence.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and timely deliveries.
• Follow up on collections and maintain healthy customer accounts.
• Update sales activities and customer information in the company CRM/ERP system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters or bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of sales experience in food ingredients, bakery, or HORECA industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting, and data analysis).
• UAE market experience in similar field preferred.
• Valid UAE Driving License is mandatory.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Good command of English, additional languages are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Sales & Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Negotiation & Presentation Skills
• Market Awareness
• Results-Oriented & Self-Motivated
  

What They Offer

• Competitive & Industry accepted salary with added allowances.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a leading supplier of bakery ingredients and food solutions in GCC region.
• Immediate recruitment.