About the role

Our client, a well-established trading company with a dedicated textile manufacturing division, is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team in Dubai. As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with senior management to drive revenue growth and expand market presence across textile, upholstery, and interior fit-out sectors.

About the requirements

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within furniture manufacturers, interior fit-out contractors, design consultants, and hospitality project stakeholders.
• Promote the company’s textile product portfolio, including upholstery fabrics, drapery, and technical textiles, to targeted clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers such as procurement teams, designers, project managers, and business owners.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and client presentations through to negotiation and deal closure.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, pricing, and new growth opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with internal production and merchandising teams to align client requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to sustainable revenue growth across the UAE and wider GCC region.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, design, textiles, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably within textiles, upholstery fabrics, furniture manufacturing, or interior fit-out industries.
• Strong existing network within interior fit-out companies, furniture factories, and the design/architecture community.
• Good understanding of textile specifications, fabric performance standards, and furniture production processes is preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets in a B2B environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

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About the parent company

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. They develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.

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