HR Executive

OPENMINDS Psychiatry Counselling and Neuroscience Centre; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Market Director to spearhead growth and strategy in the MEA region. This pivotal role involves overseeing business development, managing key accounts, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate or construction, with a proven ability to drive membership growth and foster relationships with stakeholders. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a significant impact in a transformative environment, where your leadership will shape the future of the industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development and relationship building.
• Proven track record in delivering membership growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic growth and performance across the MEA region.
• Lead and develop a delivery team across the region.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Building

Key Account Management

Commercial Management

Financial Management

Leadership

Job description

Market Director | Global Professional Body

Dubai (3 days office based)

Salary TBD + bonus

This global professional body within real estate is undergoing a transformation and has created a new opportunity for a seasoned Market Director to lead strategy and growth across the MEA region.

The Role

The Market Director will oversee strategic growth and performance across a defined region, ensuring strong financial outcomes, customer satisfaction, and compliance. The role involves building trusted partnerships with customers, members, partners, and government bodies, driving innovation and service improvement, and shaping a high-performing, values-led culture. Key responsibilities include:

1. Business and Market Development: Building relationships, developing pipelines, and driving revenue growth across memberships, retention, training courses, and more.
2. Commercial, Operations, and Product Management: Full P&L and commercial ownership.
3. Regional & Global Strategy Execution: Developing and delivering regional strategies.
4. Market Leadership & Representation: Acting as a brand ambassador at various events and engagements.
5. Leadership & Team Management: Leading and developing a delivery team across the region.

This role requires a natural salesperson with extensive experience and knowledge in real estate or construction, and a proven track record in delivering membership growth (note: this role is not within property sales). You should have:

• An extensive background in business development, relationship building, and key account management with a proven record of revenue growth.
• Experience in driving strategy and business development for memberships and training courses.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial and financial management, overseeing business operations.
• Experience within quantity surveying, valuation, land, commercial, or residential sectors.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders in a global matrix organization.
• Leadership experience with a history of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.