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Grant Thornton Abdulaal Bahrain is hiring on behalf of one of our esteemed clients for a Business Development Coordinator role. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting global business development efforts. The selected candidate will play a key administrative and coordination role within the Business Development team, supporting multiple segment leads. Fluency in Arabic language with native level proficiency is mandatory.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and workflow support to all BD segment leads.
• Maintain calendars for travel, events, and trade show participation.
• Prepare internal documentation, presentations, and reports.
• Track BD action items and prepare meeting minutes.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, contracts, and bid templates.
• Support CRM and Event System data entry, ensuring accuracy and ISO compliance.
• Consolidate BD team reports weekly/monthly and validate data accuracy.
• Coordinate logistics for sales missions, exhibitions, and internal BD events.
• Ensure compliance with ISO processes and controlled documents.
• Serve as a point of coordination between BD and other departments (Finance, Operations, Marketing & Communications).
  
  
  

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Events, Tourism, or related field.
• Fluency in Arabic with native level proficiency is mandatory. The candidate must be currently based in Bahrain.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in a coordinator, administrative, or support role within business events, exhibitions, MICE, hospitality, corporate administration.
• Training in CRM, project coordination, or ISO compliance (advantage).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.
• Basic understanding of exhibitions/business events.
• Professional communication and report writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and culturally sensitive.
  
  
  

• Operational Discipline & Accuracy: Strong organisational, reporting, and compliance skills.
• Customer Orientation (Internal): Focused on supporting BD segment leads efficiently and consistently.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works seamlessly across departments and within BD team.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures high-quality documentation, reports, and CRM data.
• Time Management: Manages multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  

Delivery Point is seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist to lead high-impact projects, foster client trust, and ensure operational excellence across our portfolio.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to support company growth and revenue targets.
• Translate client needs and requirements into action plan and involved all stakeholders making sure all are aligned with the clients’ requirements.
• Manage client accounts, ensuring high level of client satisfaction by covering their business requirements & delivering excellent customer service.
• Develop strategic plans to expand the customer base and strengthen market presence.
• Conduct market research and client surveys to anticipate future needs and trends
• Prepare business proposals, presentations aligned with company objectives.
• Negotiate terms and close deals in alignment with company policies and client expectations.
• Monitor projects performance, analyses data, SLAs, identify gaps, area of improvements and minimize projects risks.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to enhance visibility and build strategic relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business development initiatives.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables related to business development activities.
• Track performance metrics and analyze outcomes to refine strategies and improve results.
• Support budgeting and resource planning for business development projects.
• Provide operational coverage in the absence of the Operations Supervisor, ensuring continuity.
• Monitor the quality of operational activities to ensure compliance with established standards, identify areas for improvement, and support continuous process enhancement.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for business development efforts.
• Observe and monitor the organization’s digital infrastructure—including the LogesTechs system, internal networks, and social media platforms—for any gaps, glitches, or performance issues. Proactively identify and implement appropriate solutions to ensure seamless functionality and minimize disruptions.

• Languages: English and Arabic is essential

If you're a dedicated professional with a passion for logistics and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Grant Thornton Abdulaal Bahrain is hiring on behalf of a highly respected client in Bahrain, offering a unique opportunity to lead business development efforts in the exhibitions and international events sector. This role is ideal for a dynamic professional with a strong understanding of global event trends, sales strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Fluency in Arabic language with native level proficiency is mandatory.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the full sales cycle, from prospecting to post-event evaluation, and will play a key role in attracting international exhibitions to Bahrain. This position offers the chance to work closely with high-level stakeholders, represent Bahrain at global events, and contribute to the growth of the country's events industry in alignment with national strategic priorities.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end sales cycle for attracting first-time exhibitions and international events.
• Deliver on KPIs: revenue, sqm occupancy, conversion rate, event days, visitor impact.
• Map and analyse global business event trends and align with Bahrain's priority sectors.
• Build strategic pipelines of organizers and events.
• Coordinate with EDB, BTEA, Chamber, Customs, Immigration, etc. to remove market-entry barriers.
• Provide leadership in preparing high-quality proposals, negotiations, and contracts.
• Manage client relations from prospecting to post-event evaluation.
• Lead site inspections with international organisers.
• Ensure CRM usage, compliance, and accurate reporting.
• Represent EWB at international exhibitions and sales missions.
• Support the Director of BD in planning, reporting, and capability building.
  
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
• Professional certification in sales/ BD/ exhibitions (Will be an added advantage).
• Fluency in Arabic with native level proficiency is mandatory. The candidate must be currently based in Bahrain.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in sales, business development, or exhibitions (With proven track record of securing international exhibitions and events).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to secure international exhibitions.
• Strong pipeline development and lead conversion experience.
• Time management, planning, and multitasking.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce).
• Ability to mentor and collaborate with support staff.
  
  
  

• Customer & Market Orientation: Strong exhibition and business events sales experience, global organiser engagement.
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Ability to build ROI-driven business cases, sector-focused strategies.
• Innovation & Agility: Ability to adapt to shifting market trends, design creative proposals.
• Operational Excellence & Accountability: Strong execution, CRM discipline, ISO compliance.
• Stakeholder Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at engaging government/industry stakeholders.
  

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Who ever said ‘‘the sky is the limit’’ never spoke to you! Because for you it’s the beginning . DHL has an opening for a Business Development Manager in Bahrain.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Business Development Manager position

• Contribute to developing the business development strategy considering business strategy, financial objectives, Group guidelines and policies
• Draft business development plans and budgets including account management approach and account plans for assigned geographic region
• Monitor revenue generation, profit/ expense objectives and coordinate market and customer growth and retention rate
• Plan and ensure new business development initiatives/ operations and maximize exposure for DHL amongst targeted prospects
• Lead sales team to initiate and establish relationships with targeted prospects
• Deliver market studies and feasibility studies to assess market potential
• Prospect new business development opportunities through market research, developing marketing initiatives, etc.
• Explore business development opportunities with government authorities and relevant parties
• Identify, pursue and acquire profitable business relationships with key customers
• Develop major leads, conduct pre-proposal visitations and assist technical staff with proposal preparation
• Lead negotiations to obtain new customers and support team in difficult negotiations to secure critical sales
• Discuss with peers to communicate sales problems, business observations, prospect feedback, etc.
• Understand key trends and developments impacting business and identify change needs in business development plans
• Regularly enhance quality or value of existing business development methods and techniques and resolve problems that may not be clearly defined
• Convince external parties such as skeptical clients, institutions, etc. who are skeptical or unwilling to accept proposals or where decision making process and standards are defined and mandatory
• Supervise team for achievement of goals by assigning work, timelines, reviewing output and supporting performance management
• Support to recruit, motivate, develop and coach team members
  
  
  

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary
  
  
  

• The largest global network with more than :30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service
  
  
  

Business Development Manager

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Who ever said ‘‘the sky is the limit’’ never spoke to you! Because for you it’s the beginning . DHL has an opening for a Business Development Manager in Bahrain.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Business Development Manager position

• Contribute to developing the business development strategy considering business strategy, financial objectives, Group guidelines and policies
• Draft business development plans and budgets including account management approach and account plans for assigned geographic region
• Monitor revenue generation, profit/ expense objectives and coordinate market and customer growth and retention rate
• Plan and ensure new business development initiatives/ operations and maximize exposure for DHL amongst targeted prospects
• Lead sales team to initiate and establish relationships with targeted prospects
• Deliver market studies and feasibility studies to assess market potential
• Prospect new business development opportunities through market research, developing marketing initiatives, etc.
• Explore business development opportunities with government authorities and relevant parties
• Identify, pursue and acquire profitable business relationships with key customers
• Develop major leads, conduct pre-proposal visitations and assist technical staff with proposal preparation
• Lead negotiations to obtain new customers and support team in difficult negotiations to secure critical sales
• Discuss with peers to communicate sales problems, business observations, prospect feedback, etc.
• Understand key trends and developments impacting business and identify change needs in business development plans
• Regularly enhance quality or value of existing business development methods and techniques and resolve problems that may not be clearly defined
• Convince external parties such as skeptical clients, institutions, etc. who are skeptical or unwilling to accept proposals or where decision making process and standards are defined and mandatory
• Supervise team for achievement of goals by assigning work, timelines, reviewing output and supporting performance management
• Support to recruit, motivate, develop and coach team members

Now, here is what we need from you!

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at

OurTOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees.The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry,when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• Thelargest global network with more than 30,000 passionate employees
• The mostefficient processes andfastest response times
• Thebest solutions andbest customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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