Company Description
Horizon Geosciences is part of the Boskalis group of companies. Horizon Geosciences provides marine survey and geotechnical services to an array of clients around the world. Working through their network of offices, supporting every stage of offshore and nearshore projects through their comprehensive range of marine scientific services and fully equipped vessels.
Job Description
How you can make your mark
Make your mark as a Business Development Manager at Horizon Geosciences!
The Business Development Manager will play a vital role in identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and supporting the overall growth strategy for Horizon Geosciences in the GCC. This position is ideal for a motivated individual eager to start their career in business development within the geosciences sector.
Your responsibilities as a Business Development Manager
- Promote Horizon’s Services as the contractor of choice for Survey, ROV, and Geotechnical services in the GCC.
- Assist in identifying and researching potential clients and market opportunities within the GCC.
- Actively participate in the bidding process.
- Support business development strategies aimed at increasing Horizon’s market presence and revenue.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the commercial and business development team to prepare proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
- Participate in networking events, industry conferences, and client meetings to represent Horizon Geosciences.
- Monitor industry trends to keep our strategies competitive.
- Provide regular updates and reports on business development activities and outcomes.
Qualifications
Your qualities and experience
You can make your mark as a Business Development Manager if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Geosciences, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role (internships or entry-level positions welcome).
- 5 – 10 years of experience in the marine survey industry.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn about the geotechnical and geosciences sectors.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Knowledge of the GCC market is a plus.
- Willingness to travel within the GCC.
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in Arabic is advantageous.
What you can expect
- A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth-moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
- Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more.
- Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible.
- Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
- Young Boskalis: As Horizon is part of the Boskalis group of companies (www.boskalis.com), you may join Young Boskalis during social events and various engaging activities. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.
Extra information
- Your team: You will be part of the Commercial Department.
- Where you will work: You will be based in our office in SAIF Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- Fulltime/ part- time job: The position of Business Development Manager is a full-time job.
- Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on the job, we will invite you for two or more interviews via Microsoft Teams or at our office. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews, we will make you an offer to join Horizon. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organization.
Additional Information
Want to know more?
We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Business Development Manager. Please contact Jenelyn Duran, HR Assistant via our career page.
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We do not accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.
