We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Manager, Sales & Business Relations to support business development, stakeholder engagement, and client relationship activities across the AIFC ecosystem.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals interested in financial services, consulting, business development, investment attraction, and international business. The successful candidate will contribute to initiatives aimed at attracting new participants, strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, and promoting AIFC's value proposition to local and international organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support business development initiatives aimed at attracting companies and organizations to the AIFC ecosystem.
- Conduct market research and identify prospective clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Assist in managing the business development pipeline, including lead generation, qualification, and follow-up activities.
- Prepare presentations, briefing materials, commercial proposals, and client-facing documentation.
- Participate in meetings with prospective participants, investors, financial institutions, and professional service providers.
- Support relationship management activities with existing AIFC participants and ecosystem partners.
- Coordinate outreach campaigns, networking initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Assist in organizing conferences, forums, roadshows, business missions, and other promotional events.
- Monitor market trends, industry developments, and emerging opportunities relevant to AIFC priorities.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and business development reports.
- Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate client onboarding and support requests.
- Contribute to preparation of analytical reports and management updates on business development activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, Public Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of professional experience in consulting, business development, client relations, project management, financial services, marketing, or a related area.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prepare professional presentations, reports, and stakeholder materials.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in engaging with external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Fluency in English and Russian; knowledge of Kazakh would be an advantage.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated interest in financial services, international business, investment attraction, or ecosystem development.