Business Development Manager
Leading Edge Mobility
Posted 14 hours ago
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About the Role
We're looking for a Business Development Manager to lead growth for Leading Edge Mobility's mobile device trade out of Dubai. You'll own the strategy for expanding our buyer and supplier network someone who already speaks the language of this market, knows where the volume moves, and can open doors across new territories.
Key Responsibilities
Own and grow LEM's mobile device sales pipeline across UAE-based and international buyers.
Identify, approach, and onboard new distributors, wholesalers, and retail partners for mobile devices — new and refurbished.
Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, volume deals, and payment terms with key accounts.
Build and expand LEM's presence in emerging markets, particularly across Africa, Europe, and the UK, leveraging existing trade relationships where possible.
Monitor global and regional mobile market trends device demand, grey market pricing, and competitor movement to shape sourcing and sales strategy.
Represent LEM at trade meetings, sourcing visits, and buyer negotiations.
Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to align supply with confirmed demand.
Report on pipeline performance, deal closures, and market opportunities to leadership.
What We're Looking For
8+ years of experience in mobile phone / consumer electronics trading, wholesale, or distribution, with a track record of managing buyer/supplier relationships.
Prior work experience in Dubai/UAE is essential, with strong familiarity with the local and regional mobile trading ecosystem.
Existing trade relationships or experience working with buyers/sellers in Africa (Libya, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana), Europe, or the UK is a significant advantage.
Strong commercial acumen comfortable negotiating deals and closing volume business.
Confident, self-driven, and able to operate independently in a competitive trading environment.
Immediate joiners preferred.
We're looking for a Business Development Manager to lead growth for Leading Edge Mobility's mobile device trade out of Dubai. You'll own the strategy for expanding our buyer and supplier network someone who already speaks the language of this market, knows where the volume moves, and can open doors across new territories.
Key Responsibilities
Own and grow LEM's mobile device sales pipeline across UAE-based and international buyers.
Identify, approach, and onboard new distributors, wholesalers, and retail partners for mobile devices — new and refurbished.
Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, volume deals, and payment terms with key accounts.
Build and expand LEM's presence in emerging markets, particularly across Africa, Europe, and the UK, leveraging existing trade relationships where possible.
Monitor global and regional mobile market trends device demand, grey market pricing, and competitor movement to shape sourcing and sales strategy.
Represent LEM at trade meetings, sourcing visits, and buyer negotiations.
Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to align supply with confirmed demand.
Report on pipeline performance, deal closures, and market opportunities to leadership.
What We're Looking For
8+ years of experience in mobile phone / consumer electronics trading, wholesale, or distribution, with a track record of managing buyer/supplier relationships.
Prior work experience in Dubai/UAE is essential, with strong familiarity with the local and regional mobile trading ecosystem.
Existing trade relationships or experience working with buyers/sellers in Africa (Libya, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana), Europe, or the UK is a significant advantage.
Strong commercial acumen comfortable negotiating deals and closing volume business.
Confident, self-driven, and able to operate independently in a competitive trading environment.
Immediate joiners preferred.
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51-200
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