Senior Business Development Operations Associate (R6170)

Shield; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield is seeking a Business Development Associate in Riyadh to support government relations and strategic initiatives. You will build relationships with ministries, monitor policy developments, and help align company objectives with national priorities.

The role includes preparing proposals, managing CRM data, coordinating travel and events, and supporting executives with reports and communications in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration (required).
• 1–5 years of experience in business development or sales support.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (Teams).
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders and authorities.
• Monitor government policies and regulatory initiatives relevant to operations.
• Support alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and event logistics.
• Provide organizational support including CRM data management and reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication in English and

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Adaptable

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

• Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.