Defense Business Development Lead

EDGE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth and market expansion in the UAE defense sector. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, managing client relationships, and supporting bid execution across Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, and Space & Cyber.

You will build a strong opportunities pipeline, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to strategic bid responses to government and defense clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 6-10 years of experience in business development, preferably within defense, aerospace, or engineering sectors.
• Exposure to bidding and proposal processes is preferred.
• Understanding of defense market dynamics and procurement processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with organizational growth targets.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities within the domestic defense market.
• Support the preparation and submission of high-quality bids and proposals.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and track defense sector trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key government entities and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical, product, and commercial teams to align solutions with client needs.
• Contribute to bid strategy, pricing inputs, and proposal development.
• Track opportunity progress, pipeline status, and provide regular reporting updates.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

EDGE is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth and market expansion in the UAE defense sector. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, managing client relationships, and supporting bid execution across Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, and Space & Cyber.

You will build a strong opportunities pipeline, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to strategic bid responses to government and defense clients.