Country Manager- Investments #1508

About the Role

A leading economic development organization in Bahrain is seeking an experienced professional to identify, encourage, and facilitate foreign direct investments in key priority sectors. This senior position will focus on attracting potential investments and promoting Bahrain while contributing to strengthening the country's economy and competitiveness.

Location: Remote but must reside on the West Coast or Texas.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• 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)

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and vision driving
• Change management
• Strategic networking
• Achievement orientation
• Customer centricity
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking

Technical Skills

• Business planning and development
• Project management
• Risk management
• Client relationship management
• Market analysis and research

Competitive salary of up to $198K.

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