Remote Country Manager - Investments

Summary

Join a leading economic development organization in Bahrain as an experienced professional to identify, encourage, and facilitate foreign direct investments in key priority sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and manage client relationships
• Experience in business development and investment attraction
• Proficiency in English (written/spoken)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for attracting high-value qualified investment leads
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of investment prospects from key sectors
• Generate high-value qualified leads through proactive outreach and cold calling
• Manage the initial lead generation process for new targets and existing clients
• Coordinate with the Investment Development team for qualified lead progression
• Identify and engage with relevant decision-makers in target markets
• Initiate and conduct introductory meetings with potential investors
• Organize and manage DMC meetings and in-market trips
• Develop team budgets, travel calendars, and operational requirements
• Build strategic relationships with multipliers to enhance investment referrals
• Identify business development opportunities and initiatives to improve sector ecosystems
• Conduct activities to raise Bahrain's profile as an investment destination
• Provide regular reporting and analytics on market activities
• Develop focused marketing and communications strategies for deal sourcing
• Conduct comprehensive investor due diligence and qualification
• Stay current with business trends and market developments