Country Manager – MENA Region

About the role

The Strategic Country Manager will lead RAKEZ’s business development strategy across the MENA region, focusing on attracting anchor foreign direct investment (FDI) projects to Ras Al Khaimah. You will identify high‑value opportunities, build a robust pipeline of investors, and position RAKEZ as a premier investment destination.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the BD strategy to attract FDI from the assigned territory.
• Identify and pursue opportunities in RAKEZ’s target sectors.
• Build and manage a strong investment lead pipeline through research, networking, outreach, and forums.
• Lead roadshows, seminars, webinars and B2B missions.
• Represent RAKEZ at key industry events, exhibitions and trade missions.
• Collect and analyse market intelligence and trends to refine targeting strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, government bodies and trade associations.
• Act as RAKEZ’s brand ambassador in the region and report pipeline status and KPIs to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in business development, FDI attraction, investment promotion or international sales.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, with proven experience targeting the US market.
• Strong network within the MENA business community, industry associations and relevant government bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, build pipelines and close large‑scale investment deals.
• Experience in an economic zone, free‑zone or investment promotion agency is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• CRM software