Business Development Officer - Arabic speaking

Job Title: Business Development Officer Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Employment Type: Full-time, on-site Company: Alleanza Healthcare MENA About the role Alleanza Healthcare MENA is looking for a proactive Business Development Officer to help grow its healthcare services across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. The role will focus on identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, and supporting proposals and tenders across services such as school health, occupational health, homecare, medical training and virtual health. You will work closely with the operations, clinical and commercial teams to develop opportunities that are practical to deliver and aligned with the company’s capabilities. Key responsibilities Identify and develop new business opportunities with public and private sector organisations. Build relationships with prospective clients, decision-makers, referral partners and other stakeholders. Research the healthcare market, client requirements, competitors and upcoming tenders. Prepare and coordinate proposals, presentations, expressions of interest and tender submissions. Support commercial discussions, pricing submissions and contract negotiations. Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and keep client and activity records up to date in the CRM. Follow up with prospective clients and maintain relationships throughout the sales process. Coordinate with internal teams to confirm service requirements, staffing models, mobilisation plans and operational feasibility. Attend client meetings, networking events and relevant industry forums. Track business development activity and report on pipeline progress, wins, risks and market feedback. Support the development of account plans and approaches for priority sectors and clients. Ensure proposals and client communications are accurate, professional and submitted on time. Qualifications and experience Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare management, marketing or a related field. Experience in business development, sales or account management, preferably within healthcare or healthcare services. Understanding of the UAE healthcare market and experience working with organisations in Abu Dhabi is an advantage. Experience supporting tenders, proposals and commercial submissions. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Confident coordinating with clients and internal teams at different levels. Well organised, commercially aware and able to manage several opportunities at once. Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage. A valid UAE driving licence is preferred. What we’re looking for A practical and self-motivated person who can spot opportunities, build trust with clients and work collaboratively to turn potential business into sustainable healthcare services. Show more Show less