Business Development Manager (Defense)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Defense): Supporting revenue growth and market expansion within the domestic defense sector with an accent on identifying opportunities, managing client relationships, and contributing to bid execution across Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, and Space & Cyber. Focus on building qualified opportunity pipelines, conducting market research, and collaborating on high-quality proposals.

Location: UAE (ARE, AE), targeting Emirati talent

Company

hirify.global PJSC, a defense conglomerate operating in Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, and Space & Cyber domains.

What you will do

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with growth targets in the domestic defense market.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Support preparation and submission of high-quality bids and proposals.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and track defense sector trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key government entities and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical, product, and commercial teams to align solutions with client needs and contribute to bid strategy and pricing.
• Track opportunity progress, pipeline status, and provide regular reporting updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• 6–10 years of experience in business development, preferably in defense, aerospace, or engineering sectors
• Exposure to bidding and proposal processes preferred
• Understanding of defense market dynamics and procurement processes an advantage