Business Developer

Welcome to ENGIE Laborelec Middle East! Every day, we work together to develop efficient energy solutions to build a carbon-neutral future!

If you are a dynamic salesperson able to open doors with a network in the utilities industry, then this job is for you! We are currently looking for a Business Developer to join our team at Laborelec in Dubai to cover the UAE (KSA excluded) and the Asian market.

If you’re passionate about the energy transition, power generation, and technology, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity!

About ENGIE Laborelec Middle East

Our entity aims to substantially grow its business in the UAE and Asia (KSA excluded). To reinforce its capacity to increase the sales volume in the region, our entity looks for a Business Developer interested in working collaboratively with the local and Belgian teams to achieve this goal.

Your responsibilities as Business Developer

• Customer Acquisition and Relationship Management: Acquire new customers in the utilities industry domain, grow business with current customers, and develop close relationships with target customers and stakeholders.
• Product and Service Introduction: Introduce target products and services in the region and identify development needs to meet market requirements.
• Sales and Marketing Contribution: Contribute to sales and marketing plans, identify business opportunities, and negotiate contracts.
• Presentation and Coordination: Prepare and lead presentations, and coordinate internal and external technical, financial, or legal professionals in the commercial process.

Your profile as Business Developer

• An engineering degree in technical/scientific fields with over 10 years of experience in the electrical power/energy industry, including roles as operations or maintenance engineer and plant manager.
• An existing networker with potential clients in the domain, excellent team collaboration, communication, and reporting skills.
• The ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and demonstrate commercial and negotiating capabilities.
• A cooperative proactive approach, a strong customer focus, and a willingness to travel extensively.
• Fluent in English. Being fluent in Arabic and French is a plus.

We offer you

• A competitive salary package including housing and transport allowances, combined with a healthy work-life balance.
• Schooling allowance for your kids up to secondary school in the UAE.
• A comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family.
• Visa and immigration related expenses and a yearly return ticket home for you and your family.
• Learning & Development opportunities: including training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops.
• A caring, inclusive organization committed to well-being, where you can be yourself.

We'd love to hear from you if this opportunity sparks your interest.

Your HR contact person: Damien Colmant (damien.colmant@engie.com). We believe recruitment decisions should be sustainable, made in full transparency by both parties. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions before applying!

Our commitment: At ENGIE Laborelec, we’re building a diverse, inclusive team, reflecting the communities we serve, where everyone can thrive.

Who are we? Laborelec is a leading research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 380 employees from various backgrounds. As part of ENGIE Research & Innovation, we support the entire electricity value chain, offering tailored solutions to a wide range of industries. We’re committed to a net-zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow!

Our headquarter is in Linkebeek, Belgium, and we have branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands), Latam (Chile), and MESCAT (KSA & UAE).

Legal Entity: LABORELEC, ABU DHABI BRANCH

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full-Time

Professional Experience: Skilled (>3 experience <15 years)