Business Development Executive

Baker Tilly JFC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Business Development Executive with 3-5 years of experience in government contracting or consulting. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, supporting proposal development, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and be fluent in Arabic and English, showcasing strong proposal writing and analytical skills. Join this dynamic firm and contribute to their growth in the UAE market.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, consulting, or government contracting.
• Prior experience in consulting or professional services preferred.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across sectors.
• Monitor procurement portals for tenders and RFQs.
• Support end-to-end proposal development.
• Conduct market research and lead identification.
• Prepare high-quality client presentations and pitch decks.
• Maintain opportunity pipelines and CRM updates.
• Support leadership in client meetings and business initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of UAE government procurement

Proposal writing skills

Strong analytical capabilities

Strong organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across government, public sector, and private sector clients.
• Monitor UAE government and semi-government procurement portals for tenders, RFQs, RFPs, and EOIs.
• Support end-to-end proposal development, including EOIs, technical proposals, commercial submissions, and client presentations.
• Conduct market research, lead identification, and opportunity tracking through networking, events, digital platforms, and market intelligence tools.
• Prepare high-quality client presentations, pitch decks, and capability statements.
• Maintain opportunity pipelines, CRM updates, and BD performance reporting.
• Support senior leadership in client meetings, stakeholder engagement, and business development initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Management, or related field.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in business development, consulting, advisory services, proposal management, or government contracting.
• Prior experience in consulting or professional services firms is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of UAE government procurement and tendering processes
• Excellent proposal writing and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, research, and market intelligence capabilitiesi>
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement abilities

Language & Nationality

• Fluent Arabic and English – Mandatory
• Candidates preferably based in Abu Dhabi.