Job Purpose:
To drive investment attraction and international business expansion across Europe and the Americas by identifying, developing and converting high-value investment and trade opportunities aligned with Dubai's economic priorities. The role manages strategic relationships with investors, companies and key stakeholders, supports Dubai-based businesses in accessing international markets, and contributes to the effective delivery of regional strategies, initiatives and performance targets.
Key Accountabilities:
Regional Operations and Strategic Delivery
- Support the Regional Director in translating regional priorities into actionable plans and ensuring the effective delivery of initiatives, services and KPIs across Europe and the Americas.
- Manage and actively progress investment attraction and international expansion opportunities through the approved CRM and business systems, ensuring accurate data, clear ownership and timely follow-up.
- Identify, assess and prioritise high-potential companies, investors and expansion opportunities aligned with Dubai's strategic sectors and economic priorities.
- Conduct market, sector and company research to support regional planning, opportunity development and management decision-making.
- Coordinate with international offices and internal departments to advance leads, address business requirements and deliver an integrated client experience.
- Prepare regional performance reports, opportunity pipelines, executive presentations and strategic analyses for senior management.
Investment Attraction and Business Expansion
- Manage relationships with prospective investors and support their journey from initial engagement through to establishment, growth and expansion in Dubai.
- Advise international companies on Dubai's business ecosystem and connect them with relevant regulators, free zones, government entities and private-sector partners.
- Support Dubai-based companies in accessing markets across Europe and the Americas by identifying business opportunities, partners, customers and investment prospects.
- Develop and maintain relationships with priority companies, investors, business groups and ecosystem partners to generate and convert qualified opportunities.
- Represent Dubai Chambers at targeted events, exhibitions, business missions and forums to promote Dubai as a global business and investment hub.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound business delegations, develop tailored programmes and facilitate high-value meetings with relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor the progress and impact of supported companies, including investment value, business establishment, market entry, partnerships and expansion outcomes.
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Finance, International Relations or a related field. A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
Minimum Experience and Skills
- 6–8 years of progressive experience in investment attraction, foreign direct investment (FDI), international business development, trade promotion, economic development or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing investment or business development pipelines and converting opportunities into measurable outcomes.
- Strong experience engaging senior executives, investors, government entities and other key stakeholders.
- Good understanding of international markets, investment trends and business environments, preferably with exposure to Europe and/or the Americas.
- Experience in market research, sector analysis and development of business/investment opportunities.
- Experience in CRM and pipeline management, with a strong focus on data quality, follow-up and performance reporting.
