Grant Thornton Abdulaal Bahrain is hiring on behalf of one of our esteemed clients for a Business Development Coordinator role. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting global business development efforts. The selected candidate will play a key administrative and coordination role within the Business Development team, supporting multiple segment leads. Fluency in Arabic language with native level proficiency is mandatory.
Roles and responsibilities :
- Provide administrative and workflow support to all BD segment leads.
- Maintain calendars for travel, events, and trade show participation.
- Prepare internal documentation, presentations, and reports.
- Track BD action items and prepare meeting minutes.
- Assist with the preparation of proposals, contracts, and bid templates.
- Support CRM and Event System data entry, ensuring accuracy and ISO compliance.
- Consolidate BD team reports weekly / monthly and validate data accuracy.
- Coordinate logistics for sales missions, exhibitions, and internal BD events.
- Ensure compliance with ISO processes and controlled documents.
- Serve as a point of coordination between BD and other departments (Finance, Operations, Marketing & Communications).
Education Qualification and additional skills :
Diploma or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Events, Tourism, or related field.Fluency in Arabic with native level proficiency is mandatory. The candidate must be currently based in Bahrain.Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in a coordinator, administrative, or support role within business events, exhibitions, MICE, hospitality, corporate administration.Training in CRM, project coordination, or ISO compliance (advantage).Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.Basic understanding of exhibitions / business events.Professional communication and report writing.Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.Team-oriented, reliable, and culturally sensitive.Core Competencies :
Operational Discipline & Accuracy : Strong organisational, reporting, and compliance skills.Customer Orientation (Internal) : Focused on supporting BD segment leads efficiently and consistently.Collaboration & Teamwork : Works seamlessly across departments and within BD team.Attention to Detail : Ensures high-quality documentation, reports, and CRM data.Time Management : Manages multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.