Business Development Coordinator

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.