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Global Markets & Expansion Expert

LEFTFIELD SOLUTIONS
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Director
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
International expansion strategiesMarket-entry planningInternational market assessmentSME internationalisationExport readinessInternational trade
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Role overview

Senior strategic role helping Dubai-based SMEs become internationally ready and enter, establish, and grow in global markets.

The role will shape frameworks, market-entry strategies, partnerships, and operating models supporting SME internationalisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop the framework for assessing and preparing SMEs for international expansion.
  • Define readiness criteria covering product, pricing, branding, certification, logistics, and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop market-entry frameworks, tools, playbooks, and guidelines.
  • Prioritise international markets and sectors based on opportunity, SME potential, and Dubai’s economic priorities.
  • Connect SMEs with international buyers, distributors, trade agencies, and strategic partners.
  • Shape participation in international exhibitions, trade missions, and global market opportunities.
  • Build relationships with trade agencies, chambers, business networks, and international ecosystem partners.
  • Establish the frameworks, processes, and operating model for the function.
  • Benchmark internationalisation models and identify applicable best practices.
  • Develop initiatives to strengthen market readiness and post-entry support.

What we’re looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in international business, export development, global market expansion, international trade, or SME internationalisation.
  • Strong experience developing international expansion strategies, frameworks, and market-entry plans.
  • Proven experience assessing international markets and identifying market-entry opportunities.
  • Experience helping SMEs become export-ready.
  • Experience working with government entities, chambers, trade agencies, international organisations, or ecosystem partners.
  • Strong understanding of the UAE SME and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
  • Excellent strategic, analytical, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business, economics, international relations, trade, or strategy discipline.

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