Executive Assistant and Business Development

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant & Business Development Support full time professional based in Dubai to provide executive-level administrative support while assisting business development activities across the UAE and GCC markets.

The role involves managing schedules, coordinating communication, supporting sales operations, and contributing to lead generation and client engagement efforts to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

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Provide executive support including calendar management, meeting coordination, email handling, manage expenses and travel arrangements

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Assist in preparing reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting minutes

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Act as a point of contact between executives, clients, and internal teams

4.

Support business development activities including lead generation, market research, and prospecting

5.

Assist in preparing proposals, RFPs, and client presentations

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Coordinate client meetings, follow-ups, and stakeholder communication

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Track pipeline activity and support MIS/KPI reporting

8.

Support email campaigns, outreach activities, and LinkedIn prospecting

9.

Maintain client databases and ensure data accuracy

10.

Assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and business events

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Handle administrative and coordination tasks for leadership and BD teams

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Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field preferred

2. 3+ years of experience in Executive Assistant, Business Development Support, or office administration roles

3.

Must be currently based in Dubai, UAE

4.

Strong communication skills in English

5.

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

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Strong understanding of lead generation, pipeline management, and sales support processes

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Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills

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Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information

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Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

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Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability

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supporting senior leadership (CEO/MD/Directors) in UAE/GCC

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Exposure to both Executive Assistant and Business Development roles

3.

Strong understanding of B2B sales pipelines and conversion cycles

4.

in multinational or high-growth environments

5.

Familiarity with MIS reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking

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in LinkedIn prospecting and email campaigns

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Basic knowledge of UAE business environment and client engagement practices

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Arabic language skills (added advantage)

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Ability to manage multiple stakeholders independently

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with CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Zoho CRM

(is an added advantage)

***Location:***

*Dubai, UAE (Must be based out of Dubai Currently)*

***Work Mode:***

*Hybrid (4 days office, 1-day WFH)*

Interview stages:

***1st Round-***

*Technical interview & Organizational alignment*

***2nd Round-***

*Assessment exercise (To assess skills)*

***3rd Round***

*– Long term vision, organizational alignment and final approval*

*London Strategy is an IT consulting firm based in London with deep expertise in M&A, IT, and transformation services.

Our team turns complexity into priority actions, clear timelines, and executive-ready decisions supported by strong governance.

We work alongside senior advisors with Big 4 and top-tier consultancy backgrounds, and our success is built on rolling up our sleeves, tackling complex challenges head-on, and implementing the technology that transforms how organizations operate.

As we grow and deepen our impact globally,*

*we're looking for the right people to join us on our mission*