Country Manager (Dubai)

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading financial services company who are looking to recruit a Country Manager based in Dubai.

Position: Country Manager 

Location: Remote within Dubai

Employment type: Full-time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement business development strategies tailored to the local market, in alignment with broader regional goals

• Identify growth opportunities and adapt the company’s value proposition to meet the needs of partners or affiliates

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Compliance, Marketing) to create and execute localized promotional campaigns

• Recruit, train, and manage a business development team with clear objectives and ongoing performance monitoring

• Oversee team performance using CRM systems, dashboards, and regular coaching sessions

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders

• Implement acquisition, activation, retention, and support strategies, including referral programs, onboarding processes, and educational sessions

• Take ownership of key performance metrics such as revenue growth, client acquisition, partner activation, and retention rates

• Ensure accurate and organized CRM data management and prepare consistent performance reports

• Provide regular updates on performance, risks, and forecasts to regional leadership.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Native or fluent in Arabic (C1 level), with strong proficiency in both written and spoken communication. As well as proficiency in English (B2)

• 6–10+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales, preferably within digital finance, technology, or other high-growth industries

• Proven track record working with partners, affiliates, or commercial networks in regional or emerging markets

• Strong leadership experience managing small to mid-sized commercial teams

• Analytical and results-driven mindset with expertise in performance metrics and process optimization

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

OFFER:

• Competitive salary with performance-based commissions and incentive programs

• Strategic role with high autonomy and visibility across the region

• Opportunity to lead business growth in a key market

• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and performance-focused company culture

• Professional development plan within a fast-growing global organization.