Strategic Defence & Tech Business Development Specialist

LevelUP HCS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS in Abu Dhabi seeks a Specialist – Business Development to fuel growth across regional and international markets. You will identify opportunities, nurture customer relationships, and support defence and advanced technology programmes.

The role requires 5+ years in BD or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong CRM/pipeline management skills, plus ability to engage with government entities, OEMs and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Defence or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Commercial or Strategy.
• Experience in Defence, Aerospace, Advanced Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with CRM and pipeline management.
• Understanding of complex procurement or government/customer engagement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers, government entities, OEMs and strategic partners.
• Conduct market and competitor research.
• Support opportunities from identification through to contract award.
• Coordinate technical and commercial proposals.
• Maintain CRM, pipeline and sales forecasts.
• Support customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

CRM & pipeline management

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

LevelUP HCS in Abu Dhabi seeks a Specialist – Business Development to fuel growth across regional and international markets. You will identify opportunities, nurture customer relationships, and support defence and advanced technology programmes.

The role requires 5+ years in BD or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong CRM/pipeline management skills, plus ability to engage with government entities, OEMs and partners.