Strategy, Marketing and Business Development Analyst

Job description / Role

Location: Doha, Qatar

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our achitects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

We have been present in Qatar for over 35 years and with over 350 employees to date and we are growing rapidly. Thales in Qatar is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Our people are working on two major urban rail projects; the Doha Metro and Lusail Tramway and providing security and communications systems for Hamad International Airport and Doha Port as well as delivering world-class In-Flight entertainment and Connectiivity systems.

We are currently looking for a Strategy, Marketing and Business Development Analyst to join the Thales team in Qatar.

Role & Responsibilities:

- Collect, prepare and structure all needed inputs from Country Director and KAM regarding GCRM & SITCOM.
- Contribute to the different Country strategic documents: Country Plan, Ambition Boost, Key Account Plan, Country Brief
- Contribute to the country marketing studies related to the different verticals in liaison with DGDI marketing team. Gather and analyze strategic business intelligence information relating to markets, customers and competition, as well as their development
- Become the local point of contact for communication in relation with the regional headquarters (inform the Middle East of ongoing activities, occasional content writing, etc.).
- Responsible for planning Thales Gulf corporate events, in coordination with the KAM (business events) and HR department (internal events).
- Prepare internal brief notes on the occasion of main events and high-level visits to Qatar.
- Monitor and contribute to the projects related to Digital Transformation and the startups ecosystem in Qatar. Including ongoing partnership with Qatar University.
- Produce useful and eye-catching presentations according to Thales branding. Use graphic design skills in order to highlight a particular idea or concept (using power point and other relevant tools e.g. Canva).
- Participate to the development and implementation of Thales partnership policy (MoU, Business plan, Joint Ventures)

Requirements

Desired Experience & Skills:

- 2+ years' experience in business analysis, business development, strategy, marketing, sales operations, innovation or any other relevant field.
- International experience will be a strong plus.
- Fluent in English language, knowledge of French and Arabic language will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills, Great team player with a positive attitude and ability to think out of the box.
- Interest in security-related technologies, space, aerospace, transport and defense.

Education Qualification:

- Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering/Business/Academic/Political studies.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

About the Company

Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies, investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing – to build a confident future crucial for the development of our societies. The Group provides its customers – businesses, organizations and governments – in the defense, aeronautics, space, transport, and digital identity and security domains with solutions, services and products that help them fulfil their critical role, consideration for the individual being the driving force behind all decisions.

Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2020 the Group generated sales of €17 billion and Self-funded R&D 1B€.