Senior Market Research Manager (UAE) — PM & Client Lead

Ventures Middle East (VME); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventures Middle East (VME) is seeking a Research Manager with strong sales-driven mindset to lead market studies and client engagements in the UAE. You will oversee project delivery, design study approaches, and present actionable insights to clients.

The role requires a proven track record in market research, 7–10 years of relevant experience, and fluent Arabic. Dubai-based on-site position with opportunity to influence private sector outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience as a Research Manager with proven sales targets.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.
• Bachelor's and Master's degrees completed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in business development from prospecting to sales materials for private sector.
• Select research methodologies and data analysis to present to clients.
• Lead development of client-ready deliverables and present to clients.
• Own a work stream or lead the project, depending on engagement size.
• Manage overall project delivery, including planning, resources, budget, timelines.
• Ensure contract execution, invoicing, and on-time payments.
• Develop market research studies, draw conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Engage in client meetings, nurture client relationships, and deliver concise outcomes.
• Structure project frameworks and define methodologies to solve business challenges.

Skills

Business development

Data analysis

Project management

Client relationship

Arabic fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Ventures Middle East (VME) is seeking a Research Manager with strong sales-driven mindset to lead market studies and client engagements in the UAE. You will oversee project delivery, design study approaches, and present actionable insights to clients.

The role requires a proven track record in market research, 7–10 years of relevant experience, and fluent Arabic. Dubai-based on-site position with opportunity to influence private sector outcomes.