Support the UAE Growth Lead in identifying, tracking, and qualifying new business opportunities across priority sectors.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to provide intelligence that informs pursuit strategies.
Coordinate outreach and engagement with prospective clients and procurement teams, helping to maintain strong, professional relationships.
Manage the agency’s new business pipeline and ensure data accuracy within tracking tools.
Work closely with client and sector leads to support their prospecting and conversion efforts.
Support pitches and proposals from start to finish from RFP qualification to final presentations.
Liaise with creative, strategy, and client service teams to gather inputs and coordinate timelines.
Maintain and enhance the agency’s knowledge management and pursuit tracking systems.
Build and manage a content library of case studies, credentials, templates, biographies and insights for use across pitches.
Track and report pursuit performance metrics, including win/loss ratios, sector performance, and conversion trends.
Identify process improvements and help drive greater efficiency and collaboration within Operations and the UAE Growth lead.
Gather and synthesise insights on market developments, client movements, and industry trends to inform business strategy.
Prepare reports and presentations for the UAE Growth Lead and senior leadership on performance, opportunities, and trends.
Partner with finance, operations, and client teams to align commercial data with business development activity.
Contribute ideas and recommendations to help shape the future-fit growth strategy of Edelman UAE.
Requirements
4-6 years of experience in business development, marketing, or communications in UAE, deemed essential (agency or professional services experience preferred).
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
Arabic language proficiency is a distinct advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for crafting insightful business presentations.
Working knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office / Teams tools.
Experience of using AI in a day-to-day work environment to drive greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Analytical and data-driven mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn - comfortable in a high-performing, fast-paced environment.
Understanding of integrated communications disciplines (PR, digital, creative, strategy) is a strong advantage.
Benefits
At Edelman UAE, you’ll be part of a vibrant, diverse, and ambitious growth team at the centre of the region’s leading communications agency. You’ll gain hands-on experience shaping pursuits, building relationships, and contributing to strategies that drive meaningful business outcomes.
This role is an opportunity to grow within an independent, entrepreneurial agency that empowers its people to think boldly, learn fast, and make an impact.
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