Business Development Specialist

About the role

ATAAD Trading W.L.L., a Qatar-based trading and manufacturing company specializing in military and tactical apparel, uniforms, safety solutions and technical textiles, is looking for a Business Development Specialist. The role covers identifying and developing new business opportunities, conducting market research and commercial analysis, generating leads, building client relationships and strategic partnerships, and providing market intelligence. Candidates must be based in Qatar, preferably with experience in the textile, apparel, garment manufacturing or corporate uniform industry, and Arabic-speaking candidates are highly preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities, potential clients, target markets and strategic partnerships.
• Develop business development strategies to generate leads, expand client relationships and support revenue growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients, business partners and key stakeholders.
• Conduct market research on industry trends, customer requirements, demand and growth opportunities, and monitor competitors' activities, pricing and positioning.
• Analyse customer needs and market conditions, and prepare market research reports, dashboards and presentations.
• Prepare business proposals, capability statements and commercial documents, and coordinate with other departments to match opportunities with company capabilities.
• Support client negotiations, proposal follow-ups, sales forecasting and business planning.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, market intelligence databases and reporting systems.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions and business meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, market research, marketing analysis, business intelligence, sales analysis or a similar commercial role.
• Preferred: experience identifying opportunities, researching markets and competitors, preparing proposals and reports, and engaging with clients or stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems and business intelligence or data-visualization tools.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, report writing and communication skills.