Business Development Executive

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective B2B clients across European markets
• Develop tailored proposals and commercial solutions to meet client needs
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships and manage account handovers
• Deliver presentations and product demonstrations to articulate value proposition
• Lead negotiations, close deals, and manage onboarding with client service teams
• Track sales pipeline, update CRM, and prepare performance reports
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless client support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field
• Fluent English; additional European languages advantageous
• Minimum 1 year of B2B sales experience (localization/translation preferred)
• Strong understanding of European market landscape and client needs
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Proven track record of building business relationships and meeting targets
• Self-motivated, resourceful and results-oriented with ownership mindset
• Comfortable working in a hybrid UAE-based environment (onsite + remote)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within localization, translation or language services industry
• Proficiency in one or more European languages (e.g., French, German, Spanish)
• Familiarity with CRM tools and pipeline management best practices
• Prior experience presenting to senior stakeholders and managing complex deals

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and transparent commission structure
• Medical insurance coverage
• Annual leave and paid leave entitlements
• Comprehensive onboarding, training and mentorship programs
• Hybrid working model for work/life balance

About the Company

Future Group is a global leader in localization and language services since 1994, operating across North & Latin America, Asia, Europe and MEA. We deliver translation and localization solutions to enterprise clients and offer global exposure, diverse teams and clear career progression pathways. This role is based in the UAE (hybrid) and offers opportunity to work with a market-leading international client portfolio.