Strategic BD & Government Affairs Associate

Shield; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Saudi Arabia seeks a Business Development Associate to identify new opportunities, prepare proposals, and support client communications. You will maintain BD pipelines and assist in event planning and travel coordination with internal teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in business administration or similar, 1–5 years in BD or sales support, fluency in English and Arabic, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Salesforce or CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar required.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, written and verbal.
• 1–5 years of experience in business development, sales support, or office coordination.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with government ministries and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare proposals, client communications, and presentations; support BD pipelines.
• Coordinate travel, events, and internal meetings; ensure accurate data entry and record management.

Skills

English & Arabic communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Shield AI in Saudi Arabia seeks a Business Development Associate to identify new opportunities, prepare proposals, and support client communications. You will maintain BD pipelines and assist in event planning and travel coordination with internal teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in business administration or similar, 1–5 years in BD or sales support, fluency in English and Arabic, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Salesforce or CRM tools.