Business Development Manager — Domestic Defense Market
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Business Development Manager – Domestic Defense Market We're looking for a driven and well-connected business development professional to join our client's team in a senior role focused on the UAE domestic defense market.
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Business Development Manager – Domestic Defense Market
We're looking for a driven and well-connected business development professional to join our client's team in a senior role focused on the UAE domestic defense market.
📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
🎓 Education: Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, or related field
🕐 Experience: 5+ years in business development within defense, aerospace, or government-facing sectors
About the Role
You'll be at the heart of identifying and winning strategic opportunities across key defense domains - Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, and Space & Cyber.
From building a pipeline to leading bid strategy, you'll work alongside technical and commercial teams to deliver competitive, high-quality proposals.
What You'll Do
▸ Identify and pursue high-value opportunities aligned with our growth targets
▸ Build and manage a strong pipeline from first contact to contract award
▸ Lead and support the full bid lifecycle - strategy, pricing, win themes, and submissions
▸ Develop and maintain trusted relationships with key UAE government and defense stakeholders
▸ Convert market intelligence into an actionable opportunity strategy
What We're Looking For
▸ 5+ years of BD experience in defense, aerospace, security, or adjacent sectors
▸ Proven track record engaging UAE defense or procurement entities at a senior level
▸ Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management ability
▸ Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder bids and procurement processes
This is a high-impact role for a professional who knows the UAE defense landscape, has the relationships to match, and wants to make a real mark in one of the region's most strategically significant industries.
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