Manager - Business Development - M&W

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group seeks a highly experienced Manager – Business Development to drive growth of its advanced defense portfolio across missile systems, precision-guided weapons, armaments, and next-generation strike capabilities.

In this strategic role, you will identify and develop new business opportunities, build relationships with defense and government stakeholders, support capture activities, and contribute to market expansion initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Program Management, or Product Management within the defense sector.
• Strong knowledge of missile systems, guided munitions, precision strike capabilities, armaments, and defense technologies.
• Experience managing complex defense pursuits, customer engagements, and capture strategies.
• Strong understanding of defense procurement processes, competitive positioning, and market analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Defense Studies, or related discipline (Master's degree preferred).

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with defense and government stakeholders.
• Support capture activities and contribute to market expansion initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical, commercial, and program teams to position EDGE as a trusted provider of advanced weapons technologies.
• Navigate regional and international markets to drive growth for EDGE Group.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Program Management

Product Management

Missile systems knowledge

Defense sector knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Defense Studies

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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EDGE Group is seeking a highly experienced Manager – Business Development to support the growth of its advanced defense portfolio across missile systems, precision-guided weapons, armaments, and next-generation strike capabilities.

In this strategic role, you will identify and develop new business opportunities, build strong relationships with defense and government stakeholders, support capture activities, and contribute to market expansion initiatives. Working closely with technical, commercial, and program teams, you will help position EDGE as a trusted provider of advanced weapons technologies in regional and international markets.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Program Management, or Product Management within the defense sector.
• Strong knowledge of missile systems, guided munitions, precision strike capabilities, armaments, and defense technologies.
• Experience managing complex defense pursuits, customer engagements, and capture strategies.
• Strong understanding of defense procurement processes, competitive positioning, and market analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Defense Studies, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).

Why EDGE?

Join one of the world's leading advanced technology and defense groups and play a key role in shaping future defense capabilities, driving strategic growth, and securing high-value opportunities across global markets.