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Alfanar Projects

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 Job Location - Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven
 
 Strategy Section Manager
 
 to join our team. This role involves working closely with senior leadership to develop, implement, and monitor strategic initiatives that drive business growth and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, experience in Strategy development, Vision development, Strategic planning, and the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Strategy Development
 
 
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 Work with different business units of the company to create their strategies and ensure their alignment with the overall corporate strategy.
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 Set clear, measurable goals for market expansion, profitability, and operational efficiency.
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 Develop a roadmap for short-term and long-term growth. Set clear, measurable goals for market expansion, profitability, and operational efficiency.
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 Recommend new business models or diversification strategies.
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 Identify synergies with other business units or external partners.
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 Benchmark performance against industry leaders.
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 Develop the M&amp;A strategy for corporate and business units.
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 Recommend M&amp;As to drive market entry, capability expansion, technology acquisition, or operational synergies.
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 Strategy Execution
 
 
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 Lead and manage strategic projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives.
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 Manage multiple workstreams, mitigate risks, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
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 Work with BU leaders to implement strategic initiatives.
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 Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress.
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 Adjust strategies based on performance data and market shifts.
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 Communicate strategy effectively across teams.
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 Drive cultural and operational changes needed for execution.
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 Market Research &amp; Analysis
 
 
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 Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.
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 Identify potential risks and opportunities that may impact the company's growth and propose appropriate strategies.
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 Explore emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and automation for efficiency gains.
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 Business Growth &amp; Expansion
 
 
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 Identify new market opportunities, assess potential investments, and develop go-to-market strategies.
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 Lead business case development for new initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
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 Conduct preliminary feasibility studies for investment decisions.
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 Cross-functional Collaboration
 
 
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 Work with departments such as finance, operations, and marketing to ensure alignment on key initiatives.
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 Foster collaboration between different teams to ensure smooth execution of strategic initiatives.
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 Performance Monitoring
 
 
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 Develop and track KPIs, assess project outcomes, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
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 Conduct post-implementation reviews to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and suggest refinements.
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 Industry &amp; Market Insights
 
 
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 Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to guide business strategy.
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 Conduct in-depth industry benchmarking to maintain a competitive edge.
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 Innovation
 
 
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 Develop and refine new business models that align with changing customer needs and technological advancements.
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 Test and pilot innovative initiatives before scaling them.
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 Analyze industry shifts to uncover innovation opportunities.
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 Presentation &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
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 Synthesize complex data into actionable insights and compelling presentations for leadership.
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 Why Join Alfanar Projects
 
 
 
 Since 1976, we&rsquo;ve grown and diversified our business to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. Alfanar Projects is an integrated global project developer and engineering, construction, and technology solutions provider with a robust portfolio of landmark projects across the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
 
 
 From Saudi Arabia to the rest of the world, we work closely with governments and partners to deliver strategic projects that support national goals and long-term visions. Our work directly contributes to sustainable development and infrastructure modernization in multiple countries.
 
 
 At the heart of our success are more than 10,000 professionals, diverse, skilled, and united by purpose. Our global teams are committed to delivering impact-driven solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
 
 
 
 
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Strategy Development Manager

WorldFirst

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 Description
 
 
 
 
 Position at WorldFirst
 
 
 
 
 Introduction
 
 
 
 Ant International powers the future of global commerce with digital innovation for everyone and every business to thrive. In close collaboration with partners, we support merchants of all sizes worldwide to realize their growth aspirations through a comprehensive range of tech-driven digital payment and financial services solutions.
 
 
 Ant International strives to become the most trusted digital services connector to achieve sustainable growth of global commerce.
 
 
 With a focus on Travel, Trade, Technology, and Talent, Ant International is committed to enhancing the digital mindset and capacities of businesses worldwide. Through fostering collaborative efforts with partners, we are driving responsible innovation and increase market accessibility for global SMEs.
 
 
 We do so across our 4 key businesses: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and ANEXT Bank. This position is with WorldFirst.
 
 
 
 What You Will Be Doing At WorldFirst
 
 
 
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 Collaborate with local/international Product &amp; wider business teams (e.g. Legal, Compliance, Customer Service, Onboarding etc) to define, refine and implement any process improvement that delivers for customers and achieves local business goals.
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 Leverage deep customer insight with regional commercial team to understand and define client pains and implement cross functional projects to mitigate them through our product offering.
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 Execute recommendations by gathering business requirements which represent clients ask at large for tech builds, owning business requirements, process mapping, customer insight and project management.
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 Gain competitors' insight on their product advantages and system capabilities, gap analysis.
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 Set product target including PSAT rating, number of complaints, product penetration rate, automation rate, etc.
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 Draft PRD and coordinate with engineers on building a seamless, intuitive product for your target market.
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 Responsible for making decisions on how the account-based product expands next with missing functionalities required by the clients. Identify problems and solutions for customers and priorities.
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 Perform analysis and operational duties to drive effectiveness across the UAE business. Support in insight &amp; analysis, preparation of materials for senior management (country manager), facilitation of key management meetings and project management.
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 Define, lead and oversee strategic initiatives to drive growth in the UAE business, whilst retaining alignment with the company's global vision and objectives.
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 Drive revenue growth in the UAE market, drive adoption and refinement of existing products whilst defining, launching and scaling new products.
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 Support customer growth - formulating and implementing growth strategies based on deep customer and market insights
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 Act as a key point of contact for a wide set of stakeholders, quickly building strong relationships and ensuring clear communication.
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 Be the right-hand-person for your reporting manager who will be CEO of WorldFirst Middle East region.
 
 
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 What We Are Looking for at WorldFirst for this role:
 
 
 
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 Exceptional commercial acumen; ability to sense, define and exploit commercial opportunity.
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 Strong analytical skills, with the ability to convert data into business insights and actions.
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 Strong background in operational excellence, with expertise in process improvement and organizational redesign.
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 A strategic thinker with the foresight to anticipate challenges and the expertise to develop proactive solutions.
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels and a relentless commitment to quality and rigour.
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 Experience relating to supporting businesses customers in the UAE &amp; Middle East market from a payments/financial services perspective
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 Domain knowledge and experience across Marketplaces-Ecommerce, FX, Lending, and associated pricing models is desirable.
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 Ability to work across organizational boundaries, dealing with ambiguity and setting up internal networks to break down barriers and improve cross functional collaboration.
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 Ability to handle and manage a fast-paced schedule, high volume of work, produce associated deliverables within short deadlines and work within a complex governance structure.
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 Ability to independently drive market &amp; client research and drive the end-to-end development of business requirement documents.
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 Ability to design complete product flow, product requirement documents, coordinate with developers, designers, QA and other internal teams.
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 Follow up the progress of project implementation.
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 Analytical and technical acumen along with business sense that guides ROI based prioritisation.
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 Readiness to provide insight and deliver measurable results for sophisticated products under ambiguous situations in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
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 Important Note:
 
 
 
 Since WorldFirst Tech &amp; Product teams are based in China, it will be preferred by us if the candidate speaks fluent Chinese, although based in UAE with above credentials.
 
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Product, Strategy & Operations Manager

<div>Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Deals
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description &amp; Summary
We're seeking a Senior Manager to join our high-performing Strategy team within the Deals Line of Service. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy and transactions, supporting major government and private sector clients on high-impact growth, transformation, and investment decisions.
 
 
The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping and delivering growth strategy, corporate development, operating model design, and transaction advisory services across high-priority sectors such as transport &amp; logistics, industrials, automotive, and construction. With several marquee opportunities on the horizon&mdash;including large-scale regional initiatives and a pivotal RFP win already in progress&mdash;this role offers the chance to operate at the forefront of regional transformation.
<div>Responsibilities
As a Senior Manager, you will play a leadership role in PwC&rsquo;s Deals Strategy team, supporting clients across industrials , manufacturing, automotive, defense , consumer, mobility, and construction sectors. You will be responsible for delivering strategic, commercial, and operational value to clients by driving growth agendas, supporting acquisitions, and enabling transformation initiatives.
</div><div><ul><li>Lead client engagements across the full investment lifecycle, with a focus on pre-deal strategy, commercial due diligence (CDD), target screening, market entry strategy, and deal execution
</li><li>Support investors, sovereign wealth funds, and corporates in identifying , evaluating, and capturing opportunities in industrials , mobility, consumer, defense, and related sectors
</li><li>Advise on turnaround strategies, IPO readiness, new market entry, and value creation plans to drive sustainable growth
</li><li>Partner with international businesses looking to localize operations in the region, particularly in highly regulated environments
</li><li>Deliver strategic and operational advice for public sector entities and regulators, including large-scale transformation programs, localization agendas, and industry-wide initiatives
</li><li>Translate strategy into execution by setting up new businesses, driving post-deal integration, and implementing operational improvement initiatives
</li><li>Support clients on major transformation projects, particularly in UAE and KSA aligning with national growth and localization agendas
</li><li>Apply deep understanding of industrial, manufacturing, automotive, defense , consumer, mobility, and construction value chains to design tailored growth strategies
</li><li>Advise on large-scale capital programs, privatization initiatives, and investment promotion strategies in regulated and open markets
</li><li>Conduct market assessments, feasibility studies, and business planning to support client decision-making
</li><li>Manage and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery
</li><li>Cultivate and manage relationships with senior executives, industry leaders, and government stakeholders
</li><li>Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment
</li><li>Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals, and deepening client relationships
</li></ul></div>Requirements
<div><ul><li>8+ years of relevant experience in top-tier management consulting or in-house corporate strategy roles
</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in growth-focused engagements (beyond cost optimization), including growth strategy, new market entry, turnaround strategy, IPO readiness, and value creation
</li><li>P roven track record in transactions and M&amp;A, including commercial due diligence, joint ventures, integrations, carve-outs, and spin-offs - with the ability to link transaction work to long-term strategy
</li><li>Sector experience across industrial manufacturing, automotive, defense, consumer, mobility, and construction, ideally within the Middle East region
</li><li>Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, including localization agendas, sovereign wealth fund investment priorities, and regulatory environments
</li><li>Experience working with both private sector operators and public sector entities, supporting transformation programs, market-shaping initiatives, and national growth agendas
</li><li>Proven ability to lead high-impact projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely , high-quality delivery and exceptional client outcomes
</li><li>Strong client presence and ability to engage credibly with C-suite executives, government leaders, and senior stakeholders
</li><li>Experience overseeing complex, multi-workstream projects, managing budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration
</li><li>Rigorous analytical skills with the ability to apply structured problem-solving, creative thinking, and quantitative analysis to complex issues
</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills - articulate, persuasive, and able to deliver clear, compelling messages to diverse audiences
</li><li>Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and hands-on , with a &ldquo;roll up your sleeves&rdquo; approach to driving strategy through to implementation
</li><li>Comfort operating across multiple business units, integrating cross-functional perspectives, and driving transformation agendas
</li><li>Arabic language skills considered a strong plus
</li><li>Flexibility to travel up to 40% of the time across the Middle East region
</li></ul></div>Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Creativity, Customer Due Diligence, Deal Structures, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Influence {+ 20 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 40%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date</div>

Deals Strategy Senior Manager-Industrial & Transportation

Grand Hyatt

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 Organization- Grand Hyatt Dubai
 
 
 
 
 Summary
 
 
 
 You will be responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Marketing Communications Manager is responsible to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the hotel&rsquo;s marketing communications strategy, including advertising, promotions, public relations, graphics and collateral, so as to support the marketing objectives for the hotel and maximise the hotel&rsquo;s positive exposure in local, national and international markets.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Ideally with a university degree or diploma in Communications. Minimum 2 years work experience as Communications Manager or Assistant Marketing Communications Manager. Good problem solving, writing, administrative and PR skills are a must.
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Marketing Manager

مجموعة الطاير

<div></div><div>Al Tayer Insignia | Beauty Brand Manager &ndash; Beauty Distribution

About Us

As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world&rsquo;s best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home, and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Armani and newly added Gym Shark and The White Company, to name just a few! 


About The Role

We are looking for a brand passionate individual, who wants to help build Beauty Brands and develop brand strategy for new and existing brands across Al Tayer Beauty (UAE &amp; GCC).

The role will mean working and collaborating with our different business channels, helping to develop Trade/ Client experience proposition, vision, values, insights, competitive differentiation and target audience.

Brand development and budgeting is key skill in managing internal and external stakeholders. Managing the expectations and building strong relationships with the stakeholders is highly essential as you will be representing the department/ team, specially within the business and the externals. You will also work and align in close partnership with cross functional centralized departments and brand councils. 


What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing

Strategic Roles and Responsibilities
<ul><li> To ensure key performance indicators qualitative &amp; quantitative are achieved successfully</li></ul>
<ul><li> To develop &amp; drive trade, strong skills in building brand agenda across the portfolios.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Focus on brand expansion and the necessary skills to attract our target customers.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Help to structure research requirements based on market trend &amp; competitive analysis along the brand journey.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Should be data driven, leveraging target customer and competitive analysis to understand and make strategic decisions.
</li></ul><ul><li> Should be able to analyze the collated data, CRM information, as this will help us to understand customer insights and brand positioning.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Strong communication skills with trade growth in mind.</li></ul> 


Functional Roles and Responsibilities
<ul><li> Brand specialization with the purpose of strategic equities behind the brand, project character, and key differentiators with competition.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Lead day to day relationship with internal &amp; external stakeholders.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Lead budget management for full year along inventory OTB and A&amp;P allocation</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support all brand strategy requirements across the portfolio through development of new brands and any rebranding, working closely with the businesses.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support all brand research requirements (brand development, tracker, brand evaluation) and ensures follow through action plans on findings.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Assist in development of School of strategic roll out vs initial expansion plan.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support all brand capability building curriculum and agenda for coaching requirements in organization of all in person and remote training modules, collection, tabulation, and presentation of attendee feedback with alignment with brand.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support maintenance of the brand intellectual property management with legal department
</li></ul><ul><li> Able to organize and deploy full working engagement calendars/events/ PR and lead the way with operational execution.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Able to simplify complex tasks/ assignments into simple and effective communication/ working tasks.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Able to plan and organize and juggle multiple priorities driving multiple concurrent projects in an agile environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support maintenance of the brand intellectual contractual management with legal department</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support maintenance and management of a Brand Community Forum to discuss great brand work across business units, where the teams inspire each other with their work that has taken strategy into action and creates winning, innovative, and desirable brands that win hearts and minds of customers and drive customer lifetime value.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support maintenance of the brand intellectual contractual management with legal department</li></ul> 


People Management Roles and Responsibilities
<ul><li> Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work.
</li></ul><ul><li> To identify key talent in the business and to ensure that a development plan is in place so that we are able to have a career pathway ready for the key seats in the business.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Prepare business reports monthly /periodically for submission to the Head of Distribution as well as to the stakeholders to enable them to monitor the brand image, and success of Trade plan, strategies, sales, inventory, and market intelligence.</li></ul> 


About You
<ul><li> 3 years&rsquo; + in the Beauty Retail space, in a similar role</li></ul>
<ul><li> Good knowledge of the strategic and financial indicators
</li></ul><ul><li> Previous experience managing Profit &amp; Loss Account</li></ul>
<ul><li> Fluent in English - Arabic / French language is an advantage</li></ul>
<ul><li> Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Strong communication skills and well-balanced personality, a person who can engage and influence leaders in the Business</li></ul>
<ul><li> Ability to work in a diverse environment, strong planning skills and ability to manage and monitor performance.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Familiar with GCC regional trends and insights, keeping a close eye on the brand trends.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Strong understanding of culture and regional sensitivities</li></ul></div>

Brand Development Manager

Idealz Holding

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 At a Glance:
 
 
 
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 Position:
 
 Senior Strategy Analyst
 
 
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 Team:
 
 Strategy
 
 
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 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
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 Contract:
 
 Full-time
 
 
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 Work Type:
 
 On-site
 
 
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 Benefits:
 
 Competitive salary + annual performance incentive
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Us
 
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 Idealz Holding is a global leader in innovative retail-rewards, operating across four continents and redefining how brands engage consumers through our
 
 &ldquo;Shop &amp; Win&rdquo;
 
 model. With over 10,000 winners worldwide and more than $100 million in prizes awarded, we&rsquo;re on a mission to transform transactions into unforgettable experiences. Our portfolio of brands continues to expand into new markets and product verticals &mdash; and strategic thinking is at the heart of it all.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
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 We&rsquo;re seeking a
 
 Senior Strategy Analyst
 
 who is both
 
 data-driven
 
 📊 and commercially sharp 💡 &mdash; someone who can turn insights into revenue-driving initiatives. This role goes beyond analysis; you will design and optimize
 
 commercially winning campaigns
 
 , craft
 
 business and revenue strategies
 
 , and ensure every initiative delivers measurable ROI. You&rsquo;ll also take ownership of
 
 campaign lifecycles
 
 &mdash; from ideation and start, through performance monitoring, to close-out analysis &mdash; while collaborating closely with product, marketing, and operations teams to maximize results.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing
 
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 Conduct in-depth
 
 market research and competitive analysis
 
 to identify commercial opportunities
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 Analyze financial, operational, and customer data
 
 to uncover trends and performance drivers
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 Develop and execute
 
 high-ROI campaign strategies
 
 tailored for target audiences
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 Lead
 
 campaign lifecycle management
 
 &mdash; from start to close &mdash; with post-campaign performance reviews
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 Provide actionable
 
 business and revenue strategies
 
 that drive measurable growth
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 Build financial and performance models to evaluate new ideas and forecast ROI
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 Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure strategies align with product, marketing, and operational goals
 
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 Design innovative promotional structures to engage customers and boost revenue
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 Qualifications/Skills You&rsquo;ll Need
 
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 Proven track record in designing
 
 commercially successful campaigns
 
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 Highly
 
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 with strong analytical skills (Excel, Power BI, SQL a plus)
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 Strong business acumen with the ability to create
 
 revenue growth strategies
 
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 Exceptional communication and presentation skills for senior leadership engagement
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 Experience in retail, e-commerce, or consumer tech preferred
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field
 
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 The Process
 
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 :
 
 
 
 1️⃣ Initial screening with
 
 Global Head of HR
 
 
 
 2️⃣ Second interview with
 
 Sr. Manager, Strategy
 
 
 
 3️⃣ Third interview with
 
 General Manager
 
 
 
 4️⃣ Case study/Assignment (where applicable)
 
 
 5️⃣ Final interview with
 
 CEO
 
 
 
 ⏱️ Entire process typically concludes within
 
 4-5 weeks
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join Idealz Holding?
 
 🚀
 
 
 This is your chance to blend
 
 data, creativity, and commercial strategy
 
 to shape the growth of a fast-scaling global retail-rewards group. You&rsquo;ll be at the forefront of designing campaigns and strategies that directly drive revenue and brand success. If you thrive on
 
 turning insights into impact
 
 , this is where you belong.
 
 
 
 
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Sr. Strategy Analyst

Mars

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Job Purpose:
A brand and portfolio custodian with responsibility and accountability for designing &amp; executing the Middle East and Africa Gum strategy and marketing activities on our priority brands that are designed to achieve specific brand objectives, including NSV, share and consumer recruitment targets in alignment with the global framework.
The Senior Brand Manager must have the experience, expertise and skillset to develop the overall brand strategy and execute the comms / media plan, optimum activity calendar, while ensuring excellence in execution on ground.
Own &amp; manage the Brand<ul><li>
Analyze the category and the brand performance and identify whitespace opportunities to play in for accelerate growth.</li><li>
Set the brand&rsquo;s short &amp; long term strategy to deliver quality growth &amp; grow penetration.</li><li>
Create &amp; Develop local market brand marketing plan and activity calendar</li><li>
Manage budget and resources effectively to deliver marketing/activity calendar</li><li>
Connect with cross functional teams to support creation of an integrated business plan that ensures delivery of key Gum initiatives in market including product launches, brand launches and ongoing support of our strategic blockbusters</li><li>
Collaborate with SRM team to define whitespace price points by channel and recommendations on price/pack architecture as appropriate</li><li>
Champion recruitment and penetration by collaborating with Global portfolio, Sales, Perfect Store and Category teams to ensure relentless focus on executional excellence and visibility drives across all touchpoints, including championing world class front end strategy.</li></ul>
Develop &amp; Plan Innovations<ul><li>
Develop &amp; manage a 3Y innovation pipeline that delivers on the brand vision &amp; Strategy.</li><li>
Balance between Developing locally relevant innovation from local factories and launching global innovations that are relevant to the market</li></ul>
Deliver market relevant brand content
<ul><li>Demonstrate strong knowledge of cultural relevance, creative judgment and storytelling skills to help bring the brand purpose to life in a culturally relevant and emotionally resonant way.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with creative agencies, the content team and internal stakeholders to shape powerful campaign ideas and breakthrough executions across touchpoints.</li><li>
Support &amp; work in collaboration with the media manager to set the local media strategy for Gum, including digital/social media, leading a continual effort to maximize reach and increase ROI on media spend</li></ul>
Manage &amp; deliver projects &amp; activities
Co-Leads with the activity management team a cross functional ATG team to collect all inputs required to deliver a 3-year-end activity plan including media plans, NPIs, BPI&rsquo;s consumer promotions, and other national activities
Education &amp; Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in a relevant field, Master&rsquo;s is a plus<ul><li>8+ years of experience in Brand Management, preferably within a Multinational Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company.</li><li>Proven track record of owning and growing large-scale brands, with strong strategic, commercial, and analytical acumen.</li><li>Hands-on experience developing and executing full-funnel marketing plans, including media, in-store, and digital activations.</li><li>Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and working within complex matrix organizations.</li><li>Demonstrated strength in creative development &mdash; from shaping insight-led briefs to delivering bold, distinctive campaigns in partnership with agencies.</li><li>Experience working across innovation pipelines and product development cycles, ideally balancing both global and local innovation streams.</li><li>Regional experience in the Middle East &amp; Africa is a plus with key focus on GCC.</li></ul></div>

Senior Brand Manager Gum, MEA

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