Business Development Executive

About the role

We are expanding our Dubai operations and need a driven Business Development Executive to grow our client base and promote valuation services across the UAE. You will be the front‑line of growth, identifying, pursuing and winning new valuation mandates from banks, developers, corporates and other institutional investors.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and target prospective clients such as banks, developers, REITs, insurance companies, family offices and corporates with investment properties.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities through cold outreach, LinkedIn networking, industry events and referral partnerships.
• Develop relationships with decision‑makers (CFOs, Heads of Real Estate, Compliance Officers, Mortgage Heads, Relationship Managers, Procurement teams).
• Present ASK’s capabilities, market reports and service offerings in meetings, presentations and proposals.
• Secure panel appointments with UAE banks and financial institutions for mortgage and collateral valuations.
• Establish referral partnerships with mortgage brokers, Golden Visa centres, law firms, audit firms and property management companies.
• Prepare and submit RFPs, EOIs and fee proposals in coordination with the valuation team.
• Represent ASK at industry conferences, RICS events, real‑estate exhibitions and networking functions.
• Track and report BD activity, pipeline status and conversion metrics weekly.
• Distribute quarterly market reports and thought‑leadership content to build brand presence.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of business development or sales experience in UAE real estate, banking or professional services.
• Existing network of contacts in UAE banks, developers or corporate real estate.
• Understanding of property valuation and ability to communicate in English (Arabic a plus).
• Proven track record of winning new business and meeting revenue targets.
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven and comfortable with cold outreach.
• Valid UAE driving licence.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CRM tools.
• Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary plus an attractive commission structure tied to new‑business revenue.
• Opportunity to build and lead the BD function in a growing firm.
• Direct access to leadership and a ready‑made BD toolkit (market reports, database, outreach templates, presentation materials).
• Exposure to high‑profile clients and industry events.