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 You MUST have your own visa.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 2 days per week part time role.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Office Manager / Executive Assistant to CEO provides high-level operational and administrative support to senior leadership, ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the office and seamless execution of executive priorities. The role requires discretion, strong judgment, and the ability to manage complexity in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Executive Support
 
 
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 Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives
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 Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel, and communications
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 Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials
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 Act as a trusted point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders
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 Office &amp; Operations Management
 
 
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 Oversee daily office operations and facilities management
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 Manage vendors, contracts, and service providers
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 Maintain office policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
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 Ensure smooth coordination across teams and functions
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 People &amp; Administration
 
 
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 Support HR administration including onboarding, documentation, and employee coordination
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 Assist with performance cycles, internal communications, and policy rollout
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 Promote a professional, organized, and positive office environment
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 Financial &amp; Administrative Control
 
 
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 Track office budgets, expenses, and approvals
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 Support invoicing, payments, and procurement processes
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 Maintain accurate records and reporting
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 Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Proven experience as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, or similar role
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 Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
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 Excellent written and verbal communication
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 High level of discretion, professionalism, and reliability
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 Confident working with senior leadership and sensitive information
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 Key Attributes
 
 
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 Detail-oriented and highly organized
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 Calm under pressure and adaptable
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 Proactive, solutions-focused, and accountable
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 Strong interpersonal skills
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Office Manager/EA to CEO (part time, 2 days per week only)

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 Our client, a globally recognised luxury beauty brand, is seeking a Director of Retail Marketing &amp; Sales to lead the development and execution of its retail strategy across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a highly strategic leadership role sitting at the intersection of commercial performance, brand visibility, and retail execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving growth across all retail channels while ensuring a consistent, elevated brand presence both in-store and online.
 
 
 
 
 
 The role requires a strong commercial mindset combined with deep expertise in retail marketing, merchandising, and cross-functional leadership within a fast-paced, brand-driven environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 As Director, Retail Marketing &amp; Sales, you will take full ownership of retail channel performance across Saudi Arabia, leading the development of sales strategies, marketing activation plans, and merchandising direction to drive sustainable growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution across all touchpoints, from retailer partnerships and in-store experiences to digital platforms and integrated marketing campaigns.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Retail Sales Strategy &amp; P&amp;L Ownership
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Develop and drive the retail sales strategy across all channels in KSA, with full accountability for performance and growth.
 
 
 Build a deep understanding of channel performance, leveraging sales data, market insights, and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
 
 
 Partner with planning teams to establish retail and net sales targets, continuously tracking and optimising performance against objectives.
 
 
 Own and manage the marketing budget across channels, including forecasting, tracking spend, managing co-op investments, and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
 
 
 Provide ongoing analysis and reporting on financial performance, identifying opportunities to maximise return on investment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Retail Marketing Leadership
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Own the full 360 retail marketing strategy across all channels, driving visibility, awareness, and conversion.
 
 
 Develop integrated marketing plans encompassing in-store activations, digital campaigns, social media, retailer platforms, and events.
 
 
 Ensure consistency and alignment across all marketing levers, creating a cohesive brand presence across both physical and digital environments.
 
 
 Adapt global brand assets to meet local market and channel-specific needs, ensuring relevance while maintaining brand integrity.
 
 
 Oversee the development and distribution of all marketing materials, including promotional assets, content, sampling strategies, and campaign support tools.
 
 
 Analyse performance of marketing initiatives and retailer programs, using data-driven insights to refine and optimise future activity.
 
 
 Lead negotiations with retail partners to secure premium brand visibility, product placement, and marketing support.
 
 
 Drive execution excellence across all retailer activations, ensuring seamless delivery and strong post-campaign evaluation.
 
 
 Own retailer relationships from a marketing perspective, including presentations, planning cycles, and ongoing engagement.
 
 
 Maintain and communicate detailed marketing calendars across all stakeholders, ensuring alignment and visibility.
 
 
 Monitor competitive activity across the market to inform strategy and identify opportunities.
 
 
 Merchandising &amp; Retail Excellence
 
 
 Develop a strong understanding of product performance across channels, using insights to inform assortment and merchandising strategies.
 
 
 Define in-store assortments by channel, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and brand positioning.
 
 
 Drive e-commerce assortment and partner closely with retailer digital teams to optimise online merchandising and visibility.
 
 
 Identify and secure opportunities for secondary placements and strategic merchandising initiatives.
 
 
 Collaborate with product marketing teams to introduce new launches, exclusives, and product sets aligned with market demand.
 
 
 Lead all visual merchandising initiatives from concept through execution, acting as the key liaison between internal teams, retail partners, and external vendors.
 
 
 Ensure consistent execution of visual merchandising guidelines across all locations, maintaining a premium brand image.
 
 
 Own the development, implementation, and ongoing management of planograms across all retail environments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cross-Functional Leadership
 
 
 
 Act as a key partner to Sales and Education teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, calendars, and execution plans.
 
 
 Collaborate closely with Brand Marketing and Creative teams to develop and deliver impactful marketing assets.
 
 
 Ensure alignment across all channels to create a cohesive and complementary execution strategy.
 
 
 Drive strong internal communication and collaboration to support efficient and effective execution across the organisation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 Extensive experience in retail marketing, sales, or commercial leadership within luxury beauty, cosmetics, or premium retail environments.
 
 
 Proven track record of driving retail growth and managing complex, multi-channel operations.
 
 
 Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and performance analysis.
 
 
 Deep understanding of retail marketing, merchandising, and consumer engagement strategies.
 
 
 Experience working closely with retail partners and managing high-level stakeholder relationships.
 
 
 Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence, inspire, and align cross-functional teams.
 
 
 Highly analytical with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
 
 
 Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
 
 
 This is a rare opportunity to join a brand at a pivotal stage of growth in the region, playing a key role in shaping its retail and marketing strategy across one of the most important markets globally.
 
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Director of Retail Marketing & Sales KSA (Luxury Beauty)

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 We are representing a globally respected luxury house with a distinguished heritage and an exceptional portfolio spanning premium fragrance, beauty, and lifestyle categories. The organisation is entering a new phase of strategic expansion across key travel retail markets in the Middle East, and is seeking to appoint a Regional Manager to take ownership of this commercially critical channel.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a high-profile, commercially influential position responsible for shaping the brand&rsquo;s visibility, growth, and retail performance across airport, border, and specialist duty-free environments. The role combines strategic account leadership, retail excellence, and operational oversight, requiring an individual who understands both the art and science of luxury distribution in travel retail.
 
 
 
 
 
 This appointment will play a pivotal role in strengthening the brand&rsquo;s presence across major regional hubs, working closely with key retail partners while ensuring the brand&rsquo;s image, positioning, and performance consistently reflect its global prestige.
 
 
 Regular travel throughout the region will form an integral part of this role.
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Purpose
 
 
 The Regional Manager will serve as the primary commercial and operational leader for the travel retail channel across the Middle East region. This individual will be entrusted with building strong partnerships with travel retail operators, driving sustained commercial growth, and ensuring brand standards are flawlessly executed across all retail environments.
 
 
 Beyond commercial delivery, this role carries responsibility for ensuring the brand&rsquo;s identity is represented with absolute consistency, reinforcing its luxury positioning while unlocking new opportunities for expansion, visibility, and market share growth.
 
 
 This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance between long-term planning and day-to-day execution.
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Commercial Leadership
 
 
 &bull; Develop and execute regional strategies to drive sustained revenue growth across travel retail accounts.
 
 
 &bull; Act as the key commercial partner to travel retail operators, strengthening long-term relationships built on mutual trust and shared performance objectives.
 
 
 &bull; Identify opportunities to expand brand presence through new listings, enhanced retail positioning, and strategic distribution development.
 
 
 &bull; Lead business reviews with retail partners, evaluating performance, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing targeted action plans.
 
 
 &bull; Drive commercial negotiations relating to product placement, space allocation, launches, and promotional participation.
 
 
 &bull; Maintain a deep understanding of regional travel retail dynamics, competitor activity, and emerging consumer trends.
 
 
 Retail Excellence and Brand Representation
 
 
 &bull; Ensure flawless execution of brand standards across all retail locations, maintaining alignment with global visual merchandising and brand guidelines.
 
 
 &bull; Conduct regular in-market visits to assess retail environments, monitor execution, and identify areas for optimisation.
 
 
 &bull; Safeguard the brand&rsquo;s luxury positioning through meticulous attention to presentation, visual impact, and retail experience.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee implementation of new product launches, ensuring strong visibility and optimal positioning within retail environments.
 
 
 &bull; Maintain consistent brand storytelling and presence across all touchpoints.
 
 
 Team Leadership and Field Performance Management
 
 
 &bull; Provide leadership, guidance, and performance oversight for retail-based brand representatives within travel retail environments.
 
 
 &bull; Establish clear performance expectations aligned with commercial targets and brand priorities.
 
 
 &bull; Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of field teams in collaboration with retail partners.
 
 
 &bull; Monitor individual and collective performance, implementing corrective actions where necessary to ensure consistent delivery of objectives.
 
 
 &bull; Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and brand advocacy.
 
 
 Market Intelligence and Performance Analysis
 
 
 &bull; Monitor and analyse sell-out data, performance trends, and category evolution across key markets.
 
 
 &bull; Identify risks, opportunities, and areas for growth based on commercial performance indicators.
 
 
 &bull; Provide structured reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
 
 
 &bull; Maintain accurate records relating to retail performance, brand positioning, and account development.
 
 
 &bull; Stay closely attuned to competitor activity, product innovation, and retail trends.
 
 
 Promotional Planning and Execution
 
 
 &bull; Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement impactful promotional initiatives.
 
 
 &bull; Secure and manage promotional participation within retail environments.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure promotional activities are delivered seamlessly and generate measurable commercial impact.
 
 
 &bull; Monitor effectiveness of campaigns and recommend improvements to optimise future performance.
 
 
 Operational and Commercial Governance
 
 
 &bull; Manage operational activities in alignment with approved budgets and business priorities.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure effective coordination between commercial, marketing, and retail functions.
 
 
 &bull; Maintain disciplined control over commercial and operational processes.
 
 
 &bull; Support implementation of retail development initiatives including fixture enhancements, merchandising upgrades, and retail environment optimisation.
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 This role requires a highly credible luxury professional with strong commercial acumen and proven experience operating within travel retail or luxury retail distribution environments.
 
 
 The successful candidate will demonstrate:
 
 
 &bull; Proven experience managing travel retail or regional retail operations within luxury, beauty, fragrance, or premium consumer sectors.
 
 
 &bull; Strong commercial instincts with the ability to drive growth through strategic account management.
 
 
 &bull; Established experience working directly with major travel retail operators.
 
 
 &bull; Exceptional relationship-building capabilities across multiple organisational levels.
 
 
 &bull; Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
 
 
 &bull; High level of personal credibility and professionalism.
 
 
 &bull; Excellent organisational and operational discipline.
 
 
 &bull; Strong communication and presentation skills.
 
 
 &bull; Ability to operate independently while maintaining alignment with global business objectives.
 
 
 &bull; A high level of personal motivation, ownership, and accountability.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Personal Attributes
 
 
 
 
 
 This position requires an individual who combines commercial strength with refined brand sensitivity.
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will be:
 
 
 &bull; Commercially driven yet brand-conscious.
 
 
 &bull; Confident operating in high-profile, client-facing environments.
 
 
 &bull; Detail-oriented and operationally precise.
 
 
 &bull; Highly professional in both conduct and presentation.
 
 
 &bull; Comfortable working across multicultural environments.
 
 
 &bull; Resilient, adaptable, and performance-focused.
 
 
 &bull; Passionate about luxury retail and brand excellence.
 
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Regional Travel Retail Manager (Luxury Fragrance & Beauty)

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 We are exclusively partnering with a globally recognised luxury house to appoint a Store Director for its flagship boutique in Riyadh. This is a pivotal leadership role with full responsibility for the boutique&rsquo;s commercial performance, client experience, and team culture.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a highly visible position within the organisation. The Store Director will act as the custodian of the brand within Riyadh, ensuring the boutique consistently reflects the standards, values, and prestige associated with one of the world&rsquo;s leading luxury maisons. The role requires a balance of commercial discipline, client sophistication, and strong leadership presence.
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 The Store Director will take full ownership of all boutique operations, ensuring excellence across client experience, team leadership, and financial performance.
 
 
 Working within a flagship environment, you will be responsible for maintaining exceptional service standards while driving sustainable commercial growth. The boutique serves a loyal and discerning clientele, requiring a leader who understands how to nurture long-term relationships while continuing to strengthen the brand&rsquo;s presence within the local luxury landscape.
 
 
 Key areas of responsibility will include:
 
 
 &bull; Leading, developing, and mentoring the boutique team, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and excellence
 
 
 &bull; Acting as the primary ambassador of the brand, building and maintaining relationships with VIP clients, collectors, and key members of the local luxury community
 
 
 &bull; Driving commercial performance through effective management of sales, productivity, and operational discipline
 
 
 &bull; Ensuring all boutique operations align with global brand standards, maintaining consistency across service, presentation, and client experience
 
 
 &bull; Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across Retail, Client Experience, Merchandising, HR, and Marketing
 
 
 &bull; Overseeing boutique operations including reporting, staffing, inventory management, and performance monitoring, ensuring smooth day-to-day execution
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 We are seeking an established luxury retail leader with experience managing flagship or high-profile boutique environments.
 
 
 You will possess a strong understanding of luxury client expectations and the ability to balance relationship-driven selling with structured commercial leadership. You are comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, setting direction while remaining present and engaged with your team and clients.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
 
 
 &bull; A proven track record managing luxury boutiques, preferably within fashion, accessories, or Ready-to-Wear
 
 
 &bull; Strong experience building and maintaining relationships with VIP clients and high-value customers
 
 
 &bull; Commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret performance data and drive results
 
 
 &bull; A deep appreciation for luxury service standards, product storytelling, and brand representation
 
 
 &bull; Strong leadership capability, with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams
 
 
 &bull; The presence and credibility to represent the brand confidently within a flagship environment
 
 
 This opportunity offers the chance to lead a flagship boutique in Riyadh, with full ownership of both the commercial success and the client experience within a prestigious luxury environment.
 
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Store Director (Luxury Fashion) Riyadh

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 A world-renowned global luxury brand is seeking an experienced Head of Retail to lead its business operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 The role will oversee retail performance, brand positioning, and marketing initiatives across the region, ensuring the achievement of sales and profitability targets while maintaining the highest standards of luxury client experience and brand integrity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
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 Support the achievement of retail sales and profit budgets across all stores in the region.
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 Ensure strong alignment between retail performance and brand visibility through local marketing activations, client engagement strategies, and brand development initiatives.
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 Establish priorities and commercial objectives while setting sales targets for store teams.
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 Ensure consistent brand positioning and image across all retail locations in line with global brand guidelines.
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 Lead local marketing initiatives including events, partnerships, and client engagement activities to enhance brand visibility and client acquisition.
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 Ensure all operational programs, policies, and procedures are implemented effectively across stores.
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 Ensure consistent management focus on customer service standards, clienteling, sales generation, and product presentation.
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 Strategize and implement initiatives to elevate the luxury client experience across all retail locations.
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 Support recruitment, development, and training of retail talent.
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 Identify opportunities for improvement and develop action plans with the store management team.
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 Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform strategic business decisions.
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
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 Experience managing brand positioning and marketing initiatives within a luxury environment is highly preferred.
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 Strong commercial and strategic mindset
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 Proven leadership and team development capabilities
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 Ability to collaborate effectively with global headquarters and regional stakeholders
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 Excellent communication and presentation skills
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced luxury retail environment
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 Strong operational and project management skills
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 Deep understanding of luxury client experience and brand positioning
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Head of Retail (Luxury Retail) - Riyadh, KSA