Job Description

Consulting Business Development Associate (Female)

Dubai - Big4 Consulting Group

The

Consulting Business Development Associate (Female)

will serve as the

face of Big4 Consulting Group

in front of prospective clients and partners. This role is designed for a

female professional

with strong networking, relationship-building, and client engagement skills, who can represent the firm with executive presence.

She will play a pivotal role in

building trusted client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and facilitating access to key decision-makers

, while closely supporting our management consultants in converting opportunities into

high-value consulting engagements

.

Operating at the intersection of

business development, client engagement, and pre-sales

, the Associate will ensure that the firm strengthens its presence across

healthcare, life sciences, financial services, retail/F&B, real estate, and digital ventures

in the UAE and GCC.

Key ResponsibilitiesClient Engagement & Business Development

Represent the firm at networking events, industry conferences, and client meetings. Identify, approach, and engage prospective clients across priority sectors. Build and sustain

trust-based client relationships

as the

first point of contact

for new opportunities. Facilitate access to key decision-makers and support consultants in structuring engagements.

Pre-Sales & Proposal Support

Collaborate with consultants on proposals, RFP responses, and pitch decks. Support M&A, financial advisory, and strategy teams in preparing

client-ready presentations

. Confidently articulate the firm's

value proposition

to senior executives and stakeholders.

Market Intelligence & Growth Support

Conduct market scans and competitor benchmarking to inform BD strategy. Contribute to marketing campaigns, digital outreach, and thought leadership. Manage CRM pipeline tracking and ensure timely reporting of opportunities.

Internal Collaboration

Align business development activities with consulting teams and practice leads. Share insights, contacts, and best practices to strengthen the firm's BD framework.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or related field. MBA/Master's degree preferred.

Experience

2-4 years' experience in business development, consulting, or corporate strategy. Background in

professional services, consulting, or investment advisory

strongly preferred.

Core Skills

Strong networking, interpersonal, and

relationship-building

skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities with

executive presence

. Knowledge of consulting services, M&A advisory, and strategic engagements. Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and CRM tools (Salesforce, Zoho, HubSpot). Knowledge of AI, LLMs, and digital tools for BD is a plus.

Bilingual fluency in English & Arabic is mandatory.

Female-Only Role

This role is

exclusively open to female candidates

, in line with our client-facing engagement strategy and representation requirements.

Career Development

This position offers a

unique pathway

into consulting and business leadership. The Associate will gain exposure to strategy, client engagement, and deal-making while working directly with

senior leadership

. High performers will have the opportunity to progress to:

Business Development Manager

Engagement Manager

Client Partner

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month