Senior Executive - Relations

We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.

At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.

Your opportunity

• Support the Head of Relations in the execution of integrated business development and marketing strategies.
• Identify, research, and profile prospective clients aligned with the firm’s target sectors and service offerings.
• Maintain and regularly update a structured target list to support outreach and opportunity tracking.
• Collaborate with service lines to evaluate inbound leads and global referrals, identifying prospects in line with our strategic objectives.
• Prepare client briefs, background research, and talking points to support business development meetings and campaigns.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, events, conferences, and networking opportunities to cultivate client relationships.
• Assist in the development and rollout of marketing initiatives, including digital campaigns, social media, and brand-aligned content.
• Manage the firm’s social media presence, ensuring consistency with brand tone and visual identity.
• Draft and edit presentations, proposals, and marketing collateral to support client acquisition and internal communications.
• Ensure timely follow-up on business leads and support internal tracking of opportunity status and engagement outcomes.
• Liaise with the Global Clients & Markets teams to align regional and international business development priorities.
• Contribute to the preparation of business development reports and performance dashboards for internal stakeholders. 

Key attributes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and confidently.
• Goal-oriented and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Professional demeanour with a collaborative, positive, and engaging attitude.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of attention to detail, accountability, and a solutions-driven approach.
• The person should demonstrate our key values of collaboration, ownership of work, show respect and ethics in everything that they do.

Key qualification & experience

• A minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in business development, marketing, or client engagement roles, preferably within a professional services or consultancy environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field (a postgraduate qualification or certification is advantageous).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media and content management systems.
• Fluent in English, with exceptional writing and editing capabilities.