Arabic-Speaking Research Manager | Market Insights Lead

Ventures Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventures Middle East seeks an experienced Research Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead market research projects, manage client relationships, and drive sales targets.

Design methodologies, develop client-ready deliverables, oversee project teams, and ensure timely delivery, invoicing, and contractual compliance while engaging with executive stakeholders.

Arabic fluency is mandatory; 7–10 years in research leadership with degrees in hand are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Master's degree are required.
• At least 7–10 years of experience as a Research Manager with a proven record of sales targets achieved.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Participating in business development efforts ranging from prospecting to preparation of sales materials and proposals with special focus on private sector.
• Select and offer the proper research methodology and data analysis to the client.
• Preparing of the development of client-ready deliverables by actively leading the project team and presenting deliverables to the client.
• Taking on full ownership of a work stream within a large project or the leadership of the project as a whole; depending on the size of the engagement.
• Overall Project Management of all the assigned projects, including but not limited to, developing & managing the project plan; managing activities, resources, and budget; delivering the project within deadlines; ensuring contracts and invoicing.
• Developing proposal (financial and technical) for market research studies
• Development of conclusions and actionable recommendations
• Project management, under select circumstances
• Participation in client meetings and client interaction
• Contribute towards development of coherent and concise deliverables for the project
• Structuring the project framework and defining specific methodologies to be used to solve business challenges
• Actively managing the client relationship partner during the project
• Leading the project team by ensuring quality and on-time delivery
• Leading the design of applicable solutions for the business problems identified during the project
• Producing recommendations that result from client interviews, data gathering and analysis
• Will be involved in all decisions of Market Research Department
• Interfaces with Project Team External Clients and Suppliers

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Ventures Middle East seeks an experienced Research Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead market research projects, manage client relationships, and drive sales targets.

Design methodologies, develop client-ready deliverables, oversee project teams, and ensure timely delivery, invoicing, and contractual compliance while engaging with executive stakeholders.

Arabic fluency is mandatory; 7–10 years in research leadership with degrees in hand are required.