Senior Business Development Operations Associate (R6170)

Speedrun Talent Network; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Business Development Associate to support government relations, proposals, client communications, and presentations. You will maintain BD pipelines in Salesforce, coordinate meetings, schedule travel, and assist in event planning and documentation.

Role requires building relationships with government stakeholders, monitoring policies, and ensuring alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Travel may be occasional; proficiency in English and Arabic is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar (required).
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
• 1–5 years of experience in business development, sales support, or office coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools (Preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders, ministries, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor and interpret government policies, regulations, and initiatives relevant to operations.
• Support alignment of company objectives with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities.
• Facilitate approvals, licenses, and compliance processes with government entities.
• Represent the organization in official meetings, forums, and events with government participation.
• Provide strategic advice to leadership on navigating the Saudi regulatory landscape.
• Serve as a key contact for BD initiatives and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building

CRM usage

MS Office

English & Arabic

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

The Business Development Associate will support key initiatives by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, preparing proposals, client communications, and presentations. This role involves maintaining and updating business development pipelines using CRM tools such as Salesforce, as well as providing organizational support through meeting coordination, scheduling, and office management tasks. The candidate will assist in preparing documents, reports, and correspondence for both internal and external stakeholders while ensuring accurate data entry and record management. Additional responsibilities include supporting company presence at booths, conferences, and client events through event planning, setup, and follow-up activities. The role also requires coordination and support for team members during domestic and international travel, along with effective collaboration using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What you'll do:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders, ministries, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor and interpret government policies, regulations, and initiatives relevant to the organization’s operations.
• Support alignment of company objectives with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities and national strategies.
• Facilitate approvals, licenses, and compliance processes with government entities.
• Represent the organization in official meetings, forums, and industry events with government participation.
• Provide strategic advice to leadership on navigating the Saudi regulatory and political landscape.
• Serve as a key point of contact for business development initiatives, ensuring smooth coordination between internal and external stakeholders.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar (required).
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
• 1–5 years of experience in business development, sales support, or office coordination.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/business development tools (Preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for events and business development activities.

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