UAE Country Manager – Emirati National

eyouth; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

eyouth seeks a dynamic UAE Country Leader to own and drive market strategy, growth and partnerships across education, youth, employability and workforce ecosystems. You will shape the UAE business plan in line with eyouth's global strategy and lead senior stakeholder engagement.

From government entities to universities and corporates, you will build trusted relationships, oversee revenue growth, and ensure cross-functional delivery through regional teams.

Qualifications

• UAE National / Emirati status required.
• Strong professional network across government, corporates, universities, or strategic organizations.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead eyouth's UAE market strategy and growth agenda.
• Develop and execute the UAE country business plan in alignment with eyouth's overall strategy.
• Identify new market opportunities and emerging sectors relevant to eyouth's solutions.
• Establish eyouth as a trusted partner within the UAE education, youth, employability, and workforce development ecosystem.
• Represent eyouth as a senior leader across the UAE market.
• Lead business development activities and drive revenue growth across the UAE.
• Build, manage, and convert a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with government entities, corporates, universities, and other organizations.
• Develop and negotiate strategic partnerships, commercial agreements, and key accounts.
• Convert relationships and market intelligence into tangible business opportunities.
• Own key client and partner relationships from initial engagement through to successful delivery.
• Build and lead the UAE team as the market grows.
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on ownership, growth, and client impact.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Job description

• Own and lead eyouth's UAE market strategy and growth agenda.
• Develop and execute the UAE country business plan in alignment with eyouth's overall strategy.
• Identify new market opportunities and emerging sectors relevant to eYouth's solutions.
• Establish eyouth as a trusted partner within the UAE education, youth, employability, and workforce development ecosystem.
• Represent eyouth as a senior leader across the UAE market.

Country & Market Leadership

• Own and lead eyouth's UAE market strategy and growth agenda.
• Develop and execute the UAE country business plan in alignment with eyouth's overall strategy.
• Identify new market opportunities and emerging sectors relevant to eYouth's solutions.
Establish eyouth as a trusted partner within the UAE education, youth, employability, and workforce development ecosystem.
• Represent eyouth as a senior leader across the UAE market.

Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Lead business development activities and drive revenue growth across the UAE.
• Build, manage, and convert a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with government entities, corporates, universities, and other organizations.
• Develop and negotiate strategic partnerships, commercial agreements, and key accounts.
• Convert relationships and market intelligence into tangible business opportunities.
• Own key client and partner relationships from initial engagement through to successful delivery.

Government & Stakeholder Relations

• Build and maintain high-level relationships with government entities and senior decision-makers.
• Identify government programs, initiatives, and national priorities where eYouth can create value.
• Represent eYouth in government meetings, conferences, forums, and strategic events.
• Develop a strong stakeholder map across relevant UAE ecosystems.
• Strengthen eYouth's institutional relationships and market credibility.

Corporate & University Partnerships

• Develop strategic relationships with leading UAE corporates and universities.
• Identify opportunities related to youth development, employability, training, career development, and future skills.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships that create both social and commercial impact.
• Ensure strong relationship management across key accounts and partners.

Strategy, Performance & Operations

• Translate market strategy into clear objectives, KPIs, and execution plans.
• Monitor country performance against revenue, pipeline, partnership, and growth targets.
• Provide regular market and business updates to the CEO.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution of UAE projects and partnerships.
• Contribute to pricing, go-to-market, and market expansion decisions.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead the UAE team as the market grows.
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on ownership, growth, and client impact.
• Coordinate with eYouth's regional teams and ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• UAE National / Emirati.
• Strong understanding of the UAE business, government, education, or community ecosystem.
• Strong professional network across government, corporates, universities, or strategic organizations.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong business development and commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and take ownership.
• Willingness to represent eYouth at high-level meetings and events across the UAE.