Executive Assistant & Business Development Support (Dubai)

About the role

We are looking for a proactive, highly organized Executive Assistant who will also support business development activities across the UAE and GCC markets. Based in Dubai, you will provide executive‑level administrative support while helping to generate leads, manage pipelines and engage clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage executives' calendars, arrange meetings, handle email correspondence and coordinate travel and expenses.
• Prepare reports, presentations, agendas and meeting minutes.
• Act as the primary point of contact between senior leaders, clients and internal teams.
• Support business development through lead generation, market research, prospecting and preparation of proposals, RFPs and client presentations.
• Coordinate client meetings, follow‑ups and stakeholder communications.
• Track pipeline activity, assist with MIS/KPI reporting and maintain accurate client databases.
• Execute email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach and CRM updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years experience in executive assistance, business development support or office administration.
• Currently based in Dubai, UAE.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot or Zoho CRM (advantage).
• Knowledge of lead generation, pipeline management and sales support processes.