Business Development Representative (VIE) – Abu Dhabi

About the role

Alta Ares is seeking a Business Development Representative on a VIE contract to establish its commercial foothold in the Gulf region. Based in Abu Dhabi, you will act as the company’s first point of contact with defence institutions across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, supporting early‑stage business development and market entry.

Key responsibilities

• Map the Gulf defence ecosystem, identifying key institutional buyers, procurement bodies and innovation initiatives in the UAE, KSA and Qatar.
• Monitor defence policies, budgets and strategic priorities, producing regular market intelligence reports for the Paris leadership team.
• Initiate and nurture first‑contact relationships with stakeholders, prepare partner‑facing materials and qualify inbound interest.
• Represent Alta Ares at regional defence events such as IDEX, World Defence Show, Milipol Qatar and DSEI Arabia.
• Coordinate logistics for partner visits, demos and leadership trips between Abu Dhabi and the Paris headquarters.

Required profile

• 0–3 years of experience, preferably recent graduates with an interest in defence, aerospace or AI‑driven technologies.
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the Gulf region and work closely with senior leadership.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple stakeholders and deliver clear, concise reports.

Required skills

What we offer

• Exposure to cutting‑edge AI‑guided defence solutions and a fast‑growing international company.
• Direct interaction with senior leadership in Paris and regional partners.
• Opportunity to shape the commercial strategy for a high‑impact market.