Business Development Manager - Pool & Landscape Projects

About Verdant Landscapes and Role Overview

Verdant Landscapes specializes in designing and constructing swimming pools and landscaped environments for villas, private estates, developers, and hospitality clients throughout Dubai and the broader UAE region. As the company expands its project portfolio, it is looking to hire a Business Development Manager to spearhead new client acquisition and forge strategic partnerships that will drive further growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and cultivate new business opportunities among villas, private estates, developers, hotels, resorts, and commercial projects.
• Develop leads through networking with real estate developers, architects, interior designers, and property management entities.
• Compose and deliver proposals, quotations, and tenders for pool construction, refurbishment, and landscaping assignments.
• Negotiate contracts and successfully close deals to meet monthly and quarterly revenue goals.
• Establish and nurture relationships with pivotal stakeholders such as villa owners, developers, facilities managers, and hospitality organizations.
• Monitor trends in the UAE real estate and construction sectors within prominent communities like Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches, Emirates Hills, and Palm Jumeirah.
• Build referral partnerships with architects, designers, developers, and contractors.
• Represent Verdant Landscapes at industry gatherings and exhibitions, including events like The Big 5.
• Respond to Requests for Proposal/Quotation (RFP/RFQ), ensuring compliance with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and RERA regulations.
• Collaborate with design and project management teams to assure alignment between sales commitments and delivery capacities.
• Maintain an up-to-date CRM pipeline and provide periodic sales forecasts to company leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years experience in business development or sales, ideally within pools, landscaping, construction, interiors, or related industries.
• Proven ability to secure and close project-focused contracts.
• An established network within UAE developers, architects, designers, or facilities management is highly favorable.
• Excellent negotiation, proposal writing, and presentation abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Dubai’s villa communities, freehold zones, and off-plan construction projects.
• Possession of a valid UAE driving license along with familiarity with the UAE market.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and quotation preparation software.

Employment Benefits

• Attractive fixed salary complemented by commissions on the value of signed projects.
• UAE employment visa and comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Provision of a company vehicle or petrol allowance for client meetings and onsite visits.
• Entitlement to 30 days of annual leave and end-of-service gratuity in accordance with UAE labour standards.

Additional Information

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is a full-time, permanent, onsite position requiring hands-on engagement within the local real estate and construction markets.