research and development manager

Muhimma Digital Platform

Muhimma Digital Platform is seeking a commercially driven Account Manager to grow and manage client relationships across the UAE and wider GCC region. This role combines new business development with account growth, requiring someone who can engage senior stakeholders, articulate value, and close opportunities across Market Research, Data Analytics, and SaaS solutions.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ol><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, with &nbsp;a deep understanding of their business objectives and challenges.</li><li>Own the end-to-end sales cycle, including lead generation, qualification, proposal, negotiation, and deal closure.</li><li>Position Muhimma’s offerings—Market Research, Data Analytics, and SaaS Platform—by clearly demonstrating business value, insights, and ROI.</li><li>Use HubSpot CRM to track client interactions, manage the sales cycle, and forecast revenue.</li><li>Collaborate closely with marketing, research, product, and delivery teams to design tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction.</li><li>Negotiate commercial terms and close deals aligned with both client objectives and company revenue targets.</li><li>Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities and contribute to service enhancement initiatives.</li></ol>&nbsp;Requirements<ol><li>Proven experience in sales, and account management, preferably in B2B environments such as market research, analytics, consulting, or SaaS.</li><li>Strong understanding of the UAE and GCC business landscape, with experience engaging mid to senior-level stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in English; Arabic is an plus.</li><li>Comfortable managing a structured sales process and working with CRM tools.</li><li>Self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of working independently in a hybrid setup.</li></ol>&nbsp;Visa Status<ul><li>This role does not include company-sponsored residency (Iqama).</li><li>Candidates must currently be based in the UAE with a valid visa.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Account Manager

Mehan Executive Search

Our client, a federal entity is seeking a highly skilled and experienced HR Policy Planning Expert (UAE National only) to join their team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is a full-time position offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies within a dynamic and growing organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and policy development. They will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and updating HR policies to ensure they are aligned with the company's strategic objectives and comply with relevant regulations. Responsibilities: * Develop and implement new HR policies and procedures across various areas, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee relations. * Review and update existing HR policies to ensure they remain compliant with current legislation and best practices. * Conduct research and analysis on HR policy trends and best practices. * Collaborate with HR team members and other stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure buy-in on policy changes. * Develop and deliver training programmes to educate employees on HR policies and procedures. * Monitor the effectiveness of HR policies and make recommendations for improvements. * Maintain accurate records of all HR policies and procedures. * Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on policy interpretation and application. * Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a related field. * Proven experience in HR policy development and implementation. * Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. &nbsp;

HR Policy Planning Expert

Confidential

Job Overview A Marketing co, is seeking a talented and experienced Media Buyer to join our dynamic team. This is a Full-Time position ideal for a strategic thinker who can drive growth for both our organisation and our divers' projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, negotiating, and executing media buying campaigns across various platforms to maximise reach and return on investment.&nbsp; Responsibilities * Develop, execute, and optimise comprehensive media buying strategies in alignment with marketing objectives. * Manage and monitor media campaigns across multiple channels. * Analyse campaign performance data and provide actionable insights and reports to the manger. * Conduct in-depth market research to identify target audience behaviours, media consumption habits, and emerging trends. * Oversee media budgets, ensuring campaigns are delivered within agreed financial parameters.&nbsp; * Collaborate closely with internal marketing teams and external clients to ensure creative and messaging are effective for the chosen media channels. * Stay current with industry developments, new media platforms, and digital advertising technologies. Qualifications * Proven experience working as a Media Buyer or in a similar role within an agency or in-house marketing team and in Saudi Arabia markets. * Demonstrable experience in planning and executing successful advertising campaigns. * Strong analytical abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making. * Proficiency with media buying software and digital analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager). * A thorough understanding of the media landscape and different advertising platforms. * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * A degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field is desirable. Benefits * A Monthly rate (250$ to 500$) and the stability of a full-time role. * The unique opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of exciting and ambitious start-up companies. * A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. * Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth within a supportive organisation. &nbsp;

Media Buyer

Qureos

Business Development Representative (BDR) - Qureos&nbsp;Remote · MENA Region · Full-timeReporting to: Head of Sales&nbsp;About Qureos&nbsp;Hiring is stuck in the past, slow, inefficient, and painfully expensive.Qureos is building the future: AI-powered hiring that cuts time-to-hire from months to days.&nbsp;And we’re growing fast.If you love prospecting, hitting targets, and turning conversations into pipeline, this is where you thrive.&nbsp;The Role&nbsp;We’re looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) who’s hungry, driven, and ready to be the frontline of Qureos’ growth in the MENA region.&nbsp;Your superpower? Prospecting.Your energy? Unmatched.&nbsp;You’ll be responsible for building high-quality pipelines through outbound prospecting, engaging inbound leads, and booking meetings with HR leaders, Talent Acquisition teams, founders, and decision-makers across startups, SMEs, and enterprise clients.&nbsp;What You’ll Do&nbsp;1. Outbound Prospecting (Your Primary Motion)<ul><li>Identify, research, and engage target accounts across MENA</li><li>Build and run multi-channel outbound sequences (email, calls, LinkedIn)</li><li>Personalize outreach based on company, industry, and HR/TA challenges</li></ul>&nbsp;2. Inbound Lead Engagement (Your Speed Advantage)&nbsp;<ul><li>Respond to inbound leads fast and move them through early qualification</li><li>Understand intent signals to prioritize high-conversion opportunities</li><li>Convert MQLs to SQLs with tight follow-up and structured discovery</li></ul>&nbsp;3. High-Quality Qualification&nbsp;<ul><li>Uncover pain points, urgency, decision-makers, budgets, and timelines</li><li>Ensure only high-quality meetings make it to the Sales Manager / AE</li></ul>&nbsp;4. Pipeline &amp; CRM Ownership&nbsp;<ul><li>Maintain accurate, up-to-date CRM records</li><li>Track activity metrics, conversion rates, and pipeline coverage</li><li>Forecast your pipeline with precision</li></ul>&nbsp;5. Tools &amp; Systems&nbsp;<ul><li>You’ll work with:</li><li>HubSpot</li><li>Zoho</li><li>Apollo</li><li>LinkedIn Sales Navigator</li><li>Lusha / Clearbit</li><li>And any other tools that help you book meetings faster than anyone else</li></ul>&nbsp;Who You Are&nbsp;<ul><li>1–3 years of experience as a BDR/SDR in B2B environments</li><li>Strong English &amp; Arabic fluency</li><li>Proven track record in prospecting and hitting targets</li><li>You’re not afraid of cold calls, you like them</li><li>You understand how to personalize outreach for HR, TA leaders, founders, and decision-makers</li><li>You think in metrics: activity, conversion, pipeline coverage</li><li>You have the hunger to grow into a Senior SDR, AE, or Sales Manager role</li><li>High ownership, high pace, high hustle</li></ul>&nbsp;Why Join Qureos&nbsp;<ul><li>Join one of the fastest-growing AI hiring platforms in the region</li><li>Work remotely across MENA</li><li>Learn directly from a world-class sales team</li><li>Clear career path into closing roles (AE)</li><li>Energetic, ambitious, fun, and execution-obsessed culture</li><li>Real impact: every meeting you book helps companies hire faster and fairer</li></ul>&nbsp;If This Sounds Like You…&nbsp;You love the chase.You love the “yes.”And you love the sound of your calendar filling up with meetings you earned through pure hustle.&nbsp;Apply! Let’s grow Qureos together.

Business Development Representative

Dubai DET

JOB OBJECTIVE:&nbsp;The Assistant Manager of Seasonal Festival is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and performance tracking of marketing campaigns for seasonal festivals such as DSF, DSS, and other key activations. The role focuses on driving public awareness, footfall, and engagement by coordinating with internal teams, retailers, malls, sponsors, and external agencies.&nbsp;The Assistant Manager ensures campaign content, messaging, and visuals are aligned with brand guidelines, while also assisting in managing procurement processes, monitoring campaign performance, and contributing to continuous improvement across all campaign touchpoints. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:&nbsp;Core Functional Responsibilities &amp; Subject Matter Expertise<ul><li>Assist in the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns for seasonal festivals, ensuring alignment with festival objectives, audience profiles, and brand positioning.</li><li>Coordinate campaign timelines, creative briefings, and rollout plans across internal DFRE teams and external agencies.</li><li>Support the creation of compelling multi-channel campaign content and messaging tailored to drive audience awareness and attendance.</li><li>Contribute to audience segmentation strategies to enhance campaign effectiveness and reach across key consumer demographics.</li><li>Prepare and distribute internal communication toolkits and campaign briefs to align DFRE departments, partners, and collaborators.</li><li>Collaborate with retailers, malls, and sponsors to integrate their offerings and activations into the campaign, ensuring strong visibility and cross-promotional alignment.</li><li>Assist in the development of campaign one-pagers, outlining objectives, KPIs, content strategy, budgets, and relevant international benchmarks.</li><li>Review and provide guidance on creative assets to ensure consistency with brand guidelines and storytelling standards across all campaign touchpoints.</li><li>Act as a brand guardian during campaign execution, collaborating with internal teams and agencies to maintain high-quality, cohesive messaging and visual identity.</li><li>Coordinate with creative, media, production, and influencer agencies to manage campaign deliverables and performance tracking.</li><li>Familiarity with procurement processes related to campaign execution, including supporting RFP/RFI preparation, vendor coordination, and tracking of purchase orders and contracts.</li><li>Track and report campaign performance metrics such as reach, engagement, and footfall and provide insights for optimization.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with retailers, malls, and sponsors to gather feedback, ensure satisfaction, and identify opportunities for future campaign collaboration.</li><li>Conduct research and benchmarking on global festival campaigns to inform strategy and inspire innovation.</li><li>Compile and analyze post-campaign reports and stakeholder feedback to inform future campaign planning and continuous improvement.</li><li>Maintain well-documented records of campaign assets, contracts, vendor files, and performance dashboards in compliance with DFRE and DET policies.</li><li>Stay updated on local regulations, media trends, and best practices in event marketing and high-footfall campaign activations.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields.</li><li>Professional certifications such as the Project Management Professional (PMP); are advantageous.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing campaigns, brand communication, or event-related promotions, preferably within the retail, entertainment, or government sector.</li><li>Proven experience coordinating multi-channel marketing campaigns with internal teams and external agencies.</li><li>Experience in reviewing creative assets and ensuring brand alignment across various platforms.</li><li>Familiarity with procurement processes related to marketing services, including RFP preparation, vendor management, and budget coordination.</li><li>Strong understanding of audience segmentation, campaign performance tracking, and post-campaign analysis.</li><li>Previous involvement in large-scale, high-footfall campaigns or festivals is an advantage.</li><li>Experience working with malls, retailers, or sponsors in a campaign or event activation context is highly desirable.</li></ul>

Assistant Manager - Events & Festivals Marketing (National Talent only)

Union Properties

Job Title: Digital Marketing Manager – Real Estate Development&nbsp;Location: Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-time About Us:&nbsp;Union Properties PJSC is a leading real estate development firm known for delivering innovative residential and commercial projects. We pride ourselves on transforming spaces and creating meaningful experiences for our clients. As we expand our digital presence, we are seeking a strategic, data-driven Digital Marketing Manager with deep knowledge of the real estate sector.&nbsp;Job Summary:&nbsp;The Digital Marketing Manager will lead and execute all digital marketing initiatives for our real estate projects. The ideal candidate will combine marketing expertise with real estate industry insights to create compelling campaigns that drive brand awareness, lead generation, and sales growth.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:• Develop and implement comprehensive digital marketing strategies for residential and commercial real estate projects.• Manage online advertising campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, LinkedIn, etc.) with a focus on ROI.• Optimize website content, landing pages, and SEO to increase organic traffic and lead conversion.• Oversee social media strategy, content creation, and engagement for multiple platforms.• Analyze campaign performance using analytics tools and provide actionable insights for improvement.• Collaborate with sales, design, and development teams to align marketing efforts with project goals.• Manage email marketing campaigns, lead nurturing workflows, and CRM integration.• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging digital marketing technologies.• Manage budgets and vendors for digital campaigns, including agencies, freelancers, and media partners.&nbsp;Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.• 5+ years of digital marketing experience, preferably in real estate development or property marketing.• Strong understanding of real estate sales cycles, target audiences, and marketing strategies.• Proficiency in digital marketing tools: Google Analytics, SEMrush, HubSpot, Mailchimp, social media management tools, etc.• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive decisions.• Excellent communication, writing, and project management skills.• Creative mindset with the ability to produce compelling content tailored to real estate audiences.&nbsp;Preferred:• Experience with CRM platforms specific to real estate (e.g., Salesforce, Zoho CRM).• Knowledge of real estate marketing regulations and compliance.• Previous experience in luxury or high-end property marketing.&nbsp;What We Offer:• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.• Opportunity to work on landmark real estate projects.• Dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.• Flexible working arrangements and professional

Digital Marketing Manager

Job Overview Our Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Manager (F&amp;B/Hospitality) to join our dynamic team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a Full-Time position within a world-class, professional global company with deep-rooted business fundamentals. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full spectrum of human resources operations specifically within our Food &amp; Beverage and Hospitality divisions. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our ambition to hire and develop the most efficient and dynamic people, ensuring our HR strategies align with our commitment to contemporary market trends and organisational excellence. Responsibilities * Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that are aligned with the overall business strategy of the F&amp;B/Hospitality division. * Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding new team members, ensuring a high-calibre workforce. * Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that encourages high performance and employee development. * Nurture a positive and productive working environment by addressing demands, grievances, and other employee relations issues. * Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian labour law and regulations throughout all human resource management activities. * Maintain and enhance employee benefits programmes, compensation structures, and reward systems. * Work closely with divisional management to identify training needs and implement effective learning and development programmes. * Report to senior management on key HR metrics and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. * Manage all HR administrative tasks, including payroll, employee records, and HR information systems. Qualifications * Proven experience as an HR Manager, with significant and demonstrable experience within the Food &amp; Beverage or Hospitality industry is essential. * A thorough understanding of Saudi Arabian labour law and HR best practices. * Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Strong people management skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation. * Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships with integrity and professionalism. * A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. * Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is highly desirable. * Excellent command of both spoken and written English; proficiency in Arabic is a significant advantage.

HR Manager (F&B/Hospitality)

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