Executive Assistant & Business Development Support

About This Role

About the Role :

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive support including calendar management, meeting coordination, email handling, manage expenses and travel arrangements
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting minutes
• Act as a point of contact between executives, clients, and internal teams
• Support business development activities including lead generation, market research, and prospecting
• Assist in preparing proposals, RFPs, and client presentations
• Coordinate client meetings, follow-ups, and stakeholder communication
• Track pipeline activity and support MIS/KPI reporting
• Support email campaigns, outreach activities, and LinkedIn prospecting
• Maintain client databases and ensure data accuracy
• Assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and business events
• Handle administrative and coordination tasks for leadership and BD teams

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Executive Assistant, Business Development Support, or office administration roles
• Must be currently based in Dubai, UAE
• Strong communication skills in English
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong understanding of lead generation, pipeline management, and sales support processes
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting senior leadership (CEO/MD/Directors) in UAE/GCC
• Exposure to both Executive Assistant and Business Development roles
• Strong understanding of B2B sales pipelines and conversion cycles
• Experience in multinational or high-growth environments
• Familiarity with MIS reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking
• Experience in LinkedIn prospecting and email campaigns
• Basic knowledge of UAE business environment and client engagement practices
• Arabic language skills (added advantage)
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders independently
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Zoho CRM(is an added advantage)

Employment Details:

• Salary: Competitive Market Rate
• Start date: Immediately
• Location: Dubai, UAE (Must be based out of Dubai currently)
• Work Mode: Hybrid (4 days office, 1-day WFH)

About London Strategy:

We are a management and IT consulting firm based in London with vast experience in M&A, IT, and transformation services. Our team transforms complexity into priority actions, a clear timeline, and executive decisions supported by appropriate governance. You will be able to work with senior advisors with Big 4 and top-tier advisory firm backgrounds. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves, working hard to solve complex challenges, executing plans, and implementing technology to help transform organizations. As we continue to grow and deepen our impact on organizations worldwide, we seek the right people to join us on our mission.

Recruitment Process: If the position interests you, please apply now. We will send you a confirmation of acknowledgment. Upon successful selection for an interview, the process will occur in the following three stages:

• First Stage: An initial video call with a senior member to go through background and technical experience about the role.
• Second Stage: Assessment exercise
• Final Stage: This will be a final interview with MD for the long term vision, organizational alignment