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Business Development Officer Full Time
Are you searching for a rewarding Business Development Officer Job in Abu Dhabi with a globally recognized aviation leader? Etihad Airways is seeking ambitious professionals to drive commercial growth, build strategic partnerships, and identify new business opportunities. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in Business Development Officer jobs in Abu Dhabi, corporate sales careers, client relationship management roles, revenue growth positions, strategic partnership opportunities, and aviation business development careers in the UAE. The role offers valuable exposure to market expansion strategies, customer acquisition initiatives, commercial planning, business analytics, and revenue generation activities, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term career growth.
Accountabilities
- Proactively maintain, update, and continuously enhance the central repository of all cargo supplier contracts, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and full adherence to corporate governance standards throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Support sourcing initiatives and RFP processes involving third‑party suppliers at both new and existing stations, ensuring all contractual documentation, approvals, renewals, and compliance requirements are properly managed and governed.
- Facilitate and oversee supplier onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring that contractual obligations, operational readiness, and required training are completed, documented, and retained in line with established policies.
- Own and maintain supplier communication channels, ensuring timely dissemination of corporate updates, policy changes, procedural revisions, and operational guidance to maintain alignment and transparency.
- Prepare and maintain Management Information System (MIS) reports for the Customer Experience function, translating data into actionable insights and visual dashboards to support decision‑making and executive presentations.
- Maintain accurate records of meeting minutes, monitor follow‑up actions, and ensure timely closure of assigned action items to support effective governance and cross‑functional alignment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a commercial or related discipline. Further education in logistics/aviation management is an advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within the airline or cargo industry.
- Understanding of cargo commercial & operations processes and industry standards.
- Experience in business analysis within the aviation industry.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite- Excel, Word, PowerPoint- with advanced capabilities in structuring presentations.
- Data visualization and reporting skills; ability to build clear, executive-ready presentations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capability to translate raw data into meaningful insights.
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of supplier contracts and associated obligation.
