Growth Manager/ New Business at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Government, Technology, Energy, Finance, HealthIndustries

Requirements

4-6 years of experience in business development, marketing, or communications in UAE (agency or professional services experience preferred)
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously
Arabic language proficiency is a distinct advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for crafting insightful business presentations
Working knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office / Teams tools
Proactive, highly organised, and commercially minded professional with strong experience in business development or marketing within a communications or agency environment

Responsibilities

Support the UAE Growth Lead in identifying, tracking, and qualifying new business opportunities across priority sectors
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to provide intelligence that informs pursuit strategies
Coordinate outreach and engagement with prospective clients and procurement teams, helping to maintain strong, professional relationships
Manage the agency’s new business pipeline and ensure data accuracy within tracking tools
Work closely with client and sector leads to support their prospecting and conversion efforts
Support pitches and proposals from start to finish from RFP qualification to final presentations
Liaise with creative, strategy, and client service teams to gather inputs and coordinate timelines
For the most important pitches, take a hands-on role managing pitch logistics, including scheduling, documentation, and internal review processes
Support the Growth Lead in ensuring all submissions meet Edelman’s global standards and best practices
Maintain and enhance the agency’s knowledge management and pursuit tracking systems
Build and manage a content library of case studies, credentials, templates, biographies and insights for use across pitches
Track and report pursuit performance metrics, including win/loss ratios, sector performance, and conversion trends
Identify process improvements and help drive greater efficiency and collaboration within Operations and the UAE Growth lead
Gather and synthesise insights on market developments, client movements, and industry trends to inform business strategy
Prepare reports and presentations for the UAE Growth Lead and senior leadership on performance, opportunities, and trends
Partner with finance, operations, and client teams to align commercial data with business development activity
Contribute ideas and recommendations to help shape the future-fit growth strategy of Edelman UAE

Skills

Business Development

Market Research

Competitor Analysis

Pipeline Management

Pitch Coordination

Proposal Development

Client Outreach

RFP Qualification

Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Develops marketing strategies for Microsoft

About Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Working at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. This company’s focus on media relations, social media, data analytics, and influencer collaborations in partnership with a major industry player like Microsoft illustrates a strong alignment with technology and strategic growth. The environment encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to hone their skills in a cutting-edge and dynamic sector.

Seattle, WA, USAHeadquarters

N/AYear Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

51-200Employees