Senior Research Manager: Market Insights & Delivery

Ventures Middle East (VME); Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventures Middle East (VME) is seeking a Research Manager with 7–10 years of experience to drive business development and lead market research projects for private sector clients in the UAE. You will manage client relationships, design methodologies, and deliver client-ready outputs with the project team.

Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, and you will oversee end-to-end project management, including budgeting and invoicing, to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 7–10 years as a Research Manager with proven sales results.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.
• Bachelor's and Master's degrees required.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts from prospecting to proposal preparation for private sector clients.
• Select and apply appropriate research methodologies and data analysis for clients.
• Develop client-ready deliverables and present to clients with the project team.
• Own a work stream or lead an entire project depending on engagement size.
• Oversee overall project management including planning, budgeting, and deadlines.
• Ensure invoices and payments are processed according to contract terms.
• Develop market research studies and provide actionable recommendations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Research management

Sales targets

Client relationship

Project management

Proposal development

Arabic language

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Ventures Middle East (VME) is seeking a Research Manager with 7–10 years of experience to drive business development and lead market research projects for private sector clients in the UAE. You will manage client relationships, design methodologies, and deliver client-ready outputs with the project team.

Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, and you will oversee end-to-end project management, including budgeting and invoicing, to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.