Senior Business Development Manager - Innovation Hub, Dubai

Our client, one of the most important innovation business hubs in Dubai is looking to hire a senior business development manager to support the Wealth & Asset Management division.ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities will be to attract and register channel partners such as resellers, intermediaries and other vital stakeholders. Maintain and deepen existing channel partner relationships through regular proactive engagement and identifying areas for growth and collaboration. Provide a superior level of ongoing client service. The role also requires providing research, briefings, meetings, and conference support.As a relationship manager you develop partner relationships, identify and onboard new partners both locally and globally. Provide support and training and manage the performance of existing partners while developing strategies and conducting research and analysis of industry information. You will be expected to network and interact with all relevant channels including trade associations, service providers and government groups, building ties with the business centre and identifying new opportunities for growth.QualificationsTo be eligible for this role you will need to be degree level, have deep knowledge of the UAE region and a passion for building relationships between start-ups, investors and industry leaders. You must be interested in being involved in an organisation shaping the future of finance and technology.We can only consider applicants who are already based in the Middle East region.ContactIf you believe you have the necessary skills to meet our client's discerning requirements and are eager to seize this exciting opportunity, please email your current CV with any relevant information to vanessa.raine@ap-executive.comAP Group is acting as an introductory service in relation to this vacancy. By submitting your CV for consideration, you are consenting to its retention for the purpose of securing you work. Any information you provide to AP Group and its subsidiaries will be subject to the protection of Data Protection Laws; our policy for which can be found at https://www.apgroupglobal.com/privacy-notice/#J-18808-Ljbffr