Business Development Manager - Corporate
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi, UAE with 3 recent postings.
A Business Development Manager - Corporate in the GCC region requires negotiation, communication, presentation, AWS, Excel. Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 13,000 AED | 22,000 AED | 34,000 AED | 47,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,000 SAR | 21,000 SAR | 32,500 SAR | 45,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,500 QAR | 23,000 QAR | 35,500 QAR | 49,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,050 KWD | 1,800 KWD | 2,800 KWD | 3,850 KWD |
| Oman | 1,150 OMR | 2,000 OMR | 3,100 OMR | 4,300 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,100 BHD | 1,900 BHD | 2,950 BHD | 4,100 BHD |
How Business Development Manager - Corporate pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Shangri-La Group
- Elbait Consultants
- Irwin & Dow
Active markets
- saudi
- uae
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Our client is a leading real estate developer in Northern Emirates, is seeking appoint a qualified Business Development manager to join their current team. The job holder shall demonstrate hands
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up strong pipeline of potential clients & prospects, in
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line in line with the company objectives that enhance the company profitability / cash flow The job
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holder needs to build
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led sales approach. The role will involve proactively identifying and researching prospective organisations, engaging decision
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makers through cold and warm outreach, attending client meetings, and gaining a clear understanding of training needs in order to propose tailored learning solutions delivered by in
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managed sales pipeline. Ongoing relationship management is central to the role, including regular follow
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ups with clients and post
What is the average Business Development Manager - Corporate salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Business Development Manager - Corporate in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Business Development Manager - Corporate salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Business Development Manager - Corporate salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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