Business Development & IR Manager – Middle East Region, Fluent Arabic required

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company is seeking a Business Development & Investor Relations Manager for the Middle East region in Gloucester. The role involves building relationships with key investors and requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the investment management industry. The ideal candidate is fluent in Arabic and comfortable with international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in client relationship management within the investment management industry.
• Fluent in Arabic.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with fund managers and institutional investors in the Middle East.
• Understand market growth opportunities and manage communication with investors.
• Collaborate on lead generation and manage event coordination.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Sales skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Pardot

Boomset

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Business Development & IR Manager – Middle East Region, Fluent Arabic required, Gloucester

Client:

Ramsey Portia

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

The Sales & Investor Relations Manager is an experienced client relationship management professional responsible for building a network of relationships with key fund managers & institutional investors in the Middle East Region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing persuasive communication skills, both written and oral, including cross-selling abilities
• Maintaining excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Exhibiting good phone manners and sales skills; presentation and public speaking skills are a plus
• Drafting and collecting feedback from investor calls and meetings to assist Program Directors in preparing agendas
• Working effectively under pressure and within deadlines
• Prioritizing tasks effectively
• Understanding the territory and identifying growth opportunities within the market
• Demonstrating a self-starter attitude and resilience
• Collaborating as a team player
• Having a good understanding of the investment management industry, investor client base, and maintaining curiosity for ongoing learning
• Being comfortable with international travel
• Staying informed on global news, regional social, political, and economic trends affecting the investment industry
• Planning audience development strategies
• Managing event project timelines and coordinating with the IR team to ensure tasks stay on track
• Growing new business targets and strengthening existing relationships
• Maintaining regular communication with investors via face-to-face meetings, calls, and emails
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, Pardot, Boomset, and other CRM tools related to event planning
• Collaborating with the Marketing team on lead generation projects and audience targeting
• Coordinating with Program Directors, Client Coordinators, and Logistics Managers for event planning and execution
• Sourcing content from investors for the Allocator Intel Network
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East region