Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: Full-Time / Advisory Role
Industry: Retail / FMCG / F&B
We are seeking a highly driven and well-connected Investment Specialist to lead capital raising efforts for a fast-scaling retail and food platform in the UAE.
This is a pure investor-facing role focused on identifying, engaging, and converting strategic investors across the region.
🔹 About the Opportunity
You will be working on a live operating platform with:
- Established retail network and infrastructure
- Strong revenue base and scalable formats
- Clear roadmap for expansion across UAE & GCC
As highlighted in our investment positioning, the platform combines heritage, vertical integration, and multi-format retail scalability
🔹 Key Responsibilities
- Identify and map potential investors across UAE, GCC, and international markets
- Proactively approach investors, family offices, and strategic partners
- Present investment opportunities and share proposals / pitch decks
- Initiate and manage early-stage discussions and relationship building
- Qualify investor interest and align expectations before senior engagement
- Maintain structured pipeline of active investor conversations
- Provide regular updates on fundraising progress and market feedback
🔹 Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven track record in raising capital for retail / F&B / supermarket businesses
- Strong network with family offices, HNIs, and institutional investors in the Middle East
- Experience in deal sourcing, investor outreach, and early-stage negotiations
- Deep understanding of investment structures, valuations, and investor expectations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
🔹 What We’re Looking For (Critical)
- Someone who can open doors, not just advise
- Strong credibility with real investor access in the region
- Ability to convert interest into serious discussions and term sheet stage
🔹 What You Get
- Direct exposure to high-value investment opportunities
- Work closely with founders and leadership
- Performance-driven compensation aligned with successful fundraise outcomes