Contact : Charles Christian
Position Details:
Job Role: Business Development Lead
Experience Required : 10-15 years in a similar role. 5-8 years of experience in the GCC of which at least 3 years in Qatar on a similar role.
Experience with Qatar Energy NOC Qatar Energy LNG Shell GTL Dolphin Energy Oryx GTL Q-Chem QAPCO QAFCO etc.
Location : Qatar
Education: BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN OIL AND GAS SECTOR
Role Summary:
- The primary objective of this role is to support the Country Manager ft Corporate
- Business Development manager in increasing companys profile and securingbusiness in Qatar.
- The candidate is expected to establish a close relationship with key stakeholders with customers generate new leads follow up on existing leads and support tendering and contract acquisition.
- The successful candidate will set-up meetings with our customers partners and other industry contacts on regular basis to gather market intelligence secure leads and follow-up on opportunities.
- The candidate is expected to work on client registrations pre-qualifications expression of interest submissions technical tender support technical proposal writing maintaining registrations updating the technical library and communicating with clients regarding vendor registration and pre-qualification.
- The ideal candidate should have an engineering background and prior experience in the proposals or business development department of oil and gas contractors in the Middle East region.
- Strong proficiency in Business English with excellent writing skills is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
- New client development enhancing business with existing clients and introduction of new services.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities industry trends and competitive intelligence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering procurement and project management to gather relevant information and ensure alignment in business development activities.
- Client registrations including new registrations and renewals ensuring compliance with necessary documentation and requirements.
- Preparation of pre-qualification documents and expression of interest submissions ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specifications.
- Support the technical tender process including coordinating with relevant departments to gather necessary information compiling technical documentation and ensuring timely submission.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and technical teams to develop technical proposals that effectively address client requirements and showcase the companys capabilities.
- Prepare marketing write-ups brochures and other associated materials to support business development activities and enhance the companys brand image.
- Maintain various registrations related to the company including vendor registration and pre-qualification databases ensuring up-to-date information and compliance with client requirements.
- Update the technical library including experience lists and qualifications to showcase the companys capabilities and expertise.
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with clients regarding vendor registration pre-qualification and other business development-related inquiries.
- - Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of required inputs for proposals and other business development-related activities.
- Assist in organizing and participating in industry conferences exhibitions and client meetings to enhance the companys visibility and build relationships with potential clients.
- Maintain a database of leads contacts and client interactions to track and report on business development activities
- Proven experience in the proposals or business development department of oil and gas contractors in the Middle East region.
- Strong proficiency in preparing technical tenders proposals marketing write-ups and associated materials.
- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English with strong business writing skills.
- Familiarity with the oil and gas sector including understanding of industry standards regulations and client requirements.
- Strong technical acumen and ability to understand complex engineering concepts and translate them into clear and compelling proposals.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and communicate with clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and other relevant software tools.
- Familiarity with CRM software or similar tools for lead management and tracking.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative while also functioning well in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically to identify and pursue business.