Associate Business Development

Job Overview

The Associate Business Development role based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, supports the revenue growth initiatives and market expansion efforts within the domestic defense sector. This position primarily provides administrative, research, and coordination aid to the Business Development team, ensuring efficient management and execution of bids.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support identification and pursuit of new business opportunities in alignment with company growth objectives.
• Help maintain and develop a pipeline of potential qualified leads within the domestic defense industry.
• Assist in preparing and submitting bid documents and proposals, including tasks like formatting, editing, and coordinating content.
• Conduct detailed market research, analyze competitors, and keep up to date with trends in the defense sector.
• Maintain accurate client and opportunity data in CRM systems.
• Coordinate inputs from various teams to consolidate bid submissions.
• Provide administrative support for business meetings, visits with clients, and reporting activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• Between 1 to 3 years experience in business development, sales support, or similar administrative roles.
• Prior exposure to bidding and proposal development procedures is desirable.
• Knowledge or understanding of the defense industry is considered advantageous.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.