Senior Government Relations & BD Operations Associate

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 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.