Manager - Business Development - M&W

EDGE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a seasoned Manager – Business Development to drive growth across missile systems, precision-guided weapons, armaments, and next-generation strike capabilities.

You will identify and develop new business opportunities, cultivate defense and government relationships, and support capture efforts while aligning with technical, commercial, and program teams to position EDGE as a trusted provider in regional and international markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Program Management, or Product Management within the defense sector.
• Strong knowledge of missile systems, guided mmunitions, 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across EDGE's defense portfolio.
• Build relationships with defense and government stakeholders to advance opportunities.
• 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 in regional and international markets.

Skills

Business development

Defense sector knowledge

Capture strategies

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Defense Studies related)

Job description

External Job Description

Manager – Business Development

EDGE Group | Commercial - Business Development

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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.