Sales & Business Development Manager – Defence (UAE / Gcc) - abu Dhabi, UAE

Sales & Business Development Manager – Defence (UAE / GCC) – Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Job Description

SEGULA Technologies Middle East is hiring a Sales & Business Development Manager – Defence (UAE / GCC) on behalf of a key client in the defence sector.

We are looking for an experienced business developer with deep knowledge of the UAE/GCC defence ecosystem, strong government and industry networks, and a proven track record leading complex pursuits from opportunity identification to contract award and long-term sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end business development activities across the UAE and GCC, from opportunity identification to contract negotiation, award, launch, and sustainment.
• Engage effectively with key defence stakeholders, including Tawazun, UAE Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces leadership, and major local industry partners.
• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with MMC's regional objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers and program offices across the defence ecosystem.
• Navigate and manage GCC defence-procurement processes, offset programs, industrial participation requirements, and contracting frameworks.
• Prepare market assessments, capture plans, proposals, and pricing inputs in coordination with internal technical and commercial teams.
• Represent MMC at industry events, governmental meetings, and strategic forums.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Former UAE Armed Forces or Government experience strongly preferred, with proven ability to communicate confidently at senior levels.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience living and operating in the UAE/GCC defence sector.
• Demonstrated success managing defence-business pursuits and winning complex programmes.
• Deep understanding of regional procurement laws, RFP processes, evaluation criteria, offsets, industrial participation, and defence contracting norms.
• A well-established senior network across the UAE MoD, the Armed Forces, Tawazun, and significant defence/technology companies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to travel within the GCC as required.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted candidates matching the core defence and regional experience requirements will be contacted.