Business Development Executive

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, The First Group is a dynamic, integrated global property developer with a fast-growing portfolio of upscale hotels, residential properties, F&B brands and real estate asset management services. Since our launch in 2005, we have carved a highly successful niche offering unrivalled property investment opportunities in high-growth markets to clients from more than 70 countries worldwide.

We were among the first developers to identify the tremendous potential in providing private investors the opportunity to purchase hotel guestrooms, suites and serviced apartments in our collection of upscale properties located in highly popular locations across Dubai. We back up our success with a list of International Property awards along with strategic partnerships with companies such as Wyndham Hotel group, Millennium Hotels, Emirates Airlines and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts.

To successful candidates, we offer a diverse progressive corporate working environment with clear growth potential along with award winning sales & marketing tools, a state of the art showroom featuring Dubai’s only virtual helicopter tour and endorsements from a number of international sporting celebrities.

The primary purpose of this position is to establish and manage an agents’ network in a given area to generate qualified leads and business opportunities for TFG. This position will focus exclusively on the expansion of the agent network internationally, as well as increasing the sales revenue of the Business Development Department.

Overall Job Description:

• Establish a new agents’ network.
• Propose new initiatives to expand the agents’ network and form effective strategies, which include agents’ presentations, training, support materials, bonus and incentive structures, outdoor meetings, and international business trips.
• Build relationships with current agents for further development, training, and growth.
• Maintain sharp communications and provide regular feedback to agents – brokers.
• Identify issues and areas where improvement is required to increase the overall performance of Business Development.
• Stay top-of-mind with assigned agents, brokers, and clients.
• Ensure that all agents are always motivated and understand the earning potential by becoming a TFG agent.
• Appoint new agents and form strategic and promotional partnerships to increase TFG’s sales revenue.
• Ensure direct bookings and sales targets are met.

Minimum Requirements:

• Highly self-motivated, career-oriented team players with an energetic and enthusiastic approach to their work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and/or English and French with a clear and concise accent.
• Ability to travel internationally for roadshows and business trips.
• Ability to work under pressure in a highly competitive environment.
• Punctual, courteous, and presentable.