Sales Associate Full Time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated Emirati graduate or a professional with equivalent military experience to assist in executing strategic capture strategies. In this role, you’ll learn to drive growth through new and existing products and support the long-term objectives of Saab in the region. Your responsibilities will span opportunity identification, strategy execution, and collaboration across departments to meet ambitious business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Sales Initiatives: Assist the Sales and Business Development team with tasks essential for regional growth and capture strategy.
• Collaboration Across Saab Units: Partner with Saab’s Business Units to position our solutions for future opportunities in new markets, products, and technologies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Help maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including the UAE Ministry of Defense, end users, military branches, and government agencies.
• Opportunity Management: Identify and qualify business opportunities, assisting the capture process from initial engagement to proposal, negotiation, and contract closure.
• Proposal Coordination: Develop winning proposals, manage proposal themes, coordinate with pricing and operational teams, and liaise with product owners.
• Customer Relations: Maintain and strengthen existing customer relationships.
• Market Insight: Conduct competitive analysis and provide market insights to support effective pricing and positioning strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, or an equivalent military academy qualification.
• Knowledge of military technologies and/or operations is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the Tawazun Council acquisition process and UAE government procurement policies is a plus.
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearances.
• Must be a UAE National.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in English with the ability to present complex material effectively.
• Strong customer engagement and rapport-building skills.
• Self-driven and adaptable in a diverse, dynamic environment.

Why Join Saab UAE?

• Strategic Impact: Play an active role in shaping Saab’s partnerships and growth strategies.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
• Career Development: Grow your career in a high-impact industry that values strategic insight, leadership, and relationship-building