Senior Executive - Business Relations

Role Overview

Senior Executive - Business Relations at Dubai Chambers, based in Dubai. The role supports the execution of activities related to forming and managing Business Groups and Business Councils, with focus on strengthening existing relations and establishing new relations with government and private partners.

Role Purpose

To support the establishment, management, and activation of Business Groups and Business Councils while strengthening relationships with government and private partners and identifying the evolving needs of the business community.

Key Responsibilities

Business Group and Council Development

• Support the establishment of new business groups and business councils.
• Manage relations and support an assigned portfolio of business groups and business councils.

Stakeholder Relations and Events

• Assist in promotional activities and organizing business relations events such as roundtable meetings and other ad hoc events.
• Handle all relevant logistical requirements for business relations events.
• Participate in events related to the business community and other stakeholders such as annual general meetings (AGMs) and other events.

Compliance and Documentation

• Review all documentation provided by business groups and councils ensuring compliance with Dubai Chambers by-laws and regulations.

Business Community Support

• Assist in activities and issues related to business groups that affect the business community in Dubai and identify their needs.
• Assist in and support activities related to business councils that aim to encourage international trade between Dubai and other countries.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Assist in and undertake activities related to monitoring of business groups and councils activity and activation status, such as permit renewals.
• Update management on business groups and councils activation status and structural challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge in Member Services.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (reading, spoken, and written).

Skills & Competencies

• Events Management.
• Local and International Business & Trade Acumen.
• Business & Trade Promotions Management.
• Customer and Members' Relationship Management.
• Chamber Product Knowledge.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong coaching skills.
• Strong presentation skills.