Business Development Operations Associate (R3956) · Shield AI

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:10:47 GMT
Sales

Shield AI · Riyadh · onsite

The Business Development Operations 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 organisational 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders, ministries, and regulatory authorities.

Monitor and interpret government policies, regulations, and initiatives relevant to the organisation'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 organisation 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.