Manager, Business Development: Air Platforms & Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth in air platforms and related systems. This is a revenue-focused role for someone who understands how air programmes are shaped, funded and won in the UAE and wider region.
What you’ll do
- Develop and execute business development strategies for air platforms, mission systems and related capabilities
- Identify, qualify and pursue opportunities with armed forces and security customers
- Lead opportunity shaping, customer engagement and capture planning
- Support partnerships, teaming arrangements, proposals and negotiations
- Track the competitive landscape and report market intelligence
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years’ experience in defence or aerospace business development, sales, capture or programme management
- Knowledge of air platforms, aerospace systems or mission systems
- A proven track record in opportunity capture and customer relationship building
- Understanding of UAE defence procurement and experience with MoD end-users is highly valued
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills
