Business Development Manager - Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

• Join a passionate industry supporting global demand for quality sustainable red meat
• Flexible supporting and inclusive team culture
• Make a real impact and deliver value to Australias iconic agriculture industry
• This exciting full-time role will be based in Dubai United Arab Emirates.

About the Role

As MLAs Business Development Manager MENA youll be instrumental in developing and executing strategic programs to significantly boost the demand for Australian beef lamb and goatmeat across the dynamic and rapidly growing Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

This is a unique opportunity to directly impact the success of a vital Australian industry on an international scale contributing to economic growth and fostering new market opportunities.

Our ideal Business Development Manager - MENA has:

• Marketing/business development experience in the food industry
• Proven history of successful teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills
• Some existing knowledge/experience in Australian red meat industry is preferred (including technical knowledge of red meat packaging shelf life food safety industry systems NPD process)
• History or demonstration of successfully dealing and/or negotiating with international stakeholders industry & government

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full time employment in the advertised location. For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).

Who are we

Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing research and development products and services to beef sheep and goat producers with the core purpose todeliverworldleadingoutcomesthatfuelglobalcompetitiveness sustainability and producerprofitability.

The Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians. Australian red meat is produced in Australia in high welfare systems and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet.

Applications close: 20 August 2025

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position contact the Human Resources team by emailing

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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