Senior Business Development Operations Associate (R6170)

Shield AI
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with government relations experience who can navigate Saudi regulatory landscapes and manage cross-functional coordination.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with government stakeholder engagement experience and a background in aligning business goals with national strategies
    — “Support alignment of company objectives with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities and national strategies.”
  • Professionals adept at managing complex compliance processes and representing organizations in formal settings
    — “Facilitate approvals, licenses, and compliance processes with government entities.”

Things to consider

  • Occasional travel is expected for events and business development activities
    — “Willingness to travel occasionally for events and business development activities.”
  • The role requires managing multiple tasks and maintaining attention to detail
    — “Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in government stakeholder management and policy interpretation in your resume and interviews
    — “Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders, ministries, and regulatory authorities.”
  • Showcase your bilingual communication skills and ability to represent an organization professionally
    — “Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.”
  • Emphasize your experience with CRM tools and coordination between internal and external stakeholders
    — “Serve as a key point of contact for business development initiatives, ensuring smooth coordination between internal and external stakeholders.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to interpret and adapt to regulatory and political landscapes
    — “Provide strategic advice to leadership on navigating the Saudi regulatory and political landscape.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders
  • Support alignment with national strategies
Typical background
1-5 years of experience in business developmentStrong organizational skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Government RelationsPolicy InterpretationRegulatory ComplianceStrategic AdviceBusiness Development Coordination

Preferred

SalesforceCRM Tools

Stack & domain

Business DevelopmentSales SupportOffice CoordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft TeamsSalesforceCRMOrganizational SkillsMultiple TasksPrioritiesDetail-orientedProactiveAdaptableTravel

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

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-BAT aircraft, 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.

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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.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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