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Charterhouse Partnership Careers

Vice President, Internal AuditTAAHEED - Dubai, UAEPosted In 8/12/2013Leading Banking organisation seeks Vice President to undertake a new position within the firm's Audit division. Reporting directly to the Head of Audit, you will effectively lead and manage the Internal Audit Function, ensuring full value add to the business.You will inherit a team of up to 9 direct reports and will have full accountability for:<ol><li>Recommending revisions to the Bank's auditing policies and risk management procedures.</li><li>Updating the Internal Audit Charter and protocols to reflect any changes to the audit approach due to bank strategy or external professional developments.</li><li>Preparing a comprehensive Risk Based Audit Plan, annually, covering all the functions and activities of the Bank, prioritizing the audit assignments based on risk assessment.</li><li>Preparing the internal audit manpower plan, annually, including internal audit knowledge, skills, and competencies required.</li><li>Performing half yearly and annual performance appraisal of entire staff and identify development and training needs.</li><li>Ensuring that internal auditors are properly managed, and perform audit/investigatory work properly as per plan.</li><li>Approve final audit report(s) to be submitted to the Line for taking corrective action, if any.</li><li>Communicate results to Executive Management and BARC.</li></ol> Job Requirements Experience: Min: 5 Years Max: 12 YearsCareer Level: JuniorJob Type: Full TimeVacancies: 2 Open PositionsSalary: NegotiableGender: AnyDegree Level: Bachelor's degreeMajor: Business AdministrationLanguages: English - Fluent / Excellent, Arabic - Fluent / Excellent Job Skills <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Business Administration from a recognised institution.</li><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CPA) ideally possessing CIA membership.</li><li>Minimum 12 Years auditing experience including 5 years in a managerial position in banking Internal Audit.</li><li>Extensive knowledge and experience in all banking operations.</li><li>Knowledge of Islamic banking and general business operations.</li><li>Detailed understanding of Internal audit role and systems; corporate governance; regulatory reporting; and management engagement processes.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of the latest international audit standards and methods (including Basel Committee on Banking Supervision).</li><li>Proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of Senior and Executive Management and external Auditors and Regulators.</li><li>Fluent English language skills. Arabic an advantage.</li></ul> About The Company TAAHEED deliver pioneering recruitment solutions and consultancy services to MENA organizations that believe human capital is the major driver in building a 'best-in-class' team or company.TAAHEED offer Search & Selection, Project & Managed Service solutions across key practices, including:<ul><li>Construction & Development</li><li>Banking & Financial Services</li><li>Insurance</li><li>IT & Telecommunications</li><li>Engineering & Industry</li><li>Shared Services (HR/Legal/Accountancy/Professional Support)</li><li>Higher Education Recruitment / University (Faculty Staff)</li><li>Media, Advertising</li><li>Marketing, PR & Communications</li><li>Public Sector</li></ul>TAAHEED also are the regions number one contributor to Emiratization initiatives.

Vice President Business Development-Middle East

Mastercard

<div>Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Vice President, Product Management, Credit
About the Role 
Mastercard is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to head Product Management for Consumer Credit Cards across Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). This role is central to driving innovation, market leadership, and customer-centric delivery in one of the most diverse and high-potential regions globally. 
As Vice President, you will lead a high-performing team to shape Mastercard&rsquo;s credit card portfolio, build strategic partnerships, and deliver differentiated solutions across key consumer segments&mdash;such as affluent, travel-savvy, and everyday spenders. You will be responsible for accelerating growth, enhancing profitability, and positioning Mastercard as the preferred credit card brand in the region. 
You will drive ideation conception, business plan development, research and validation of ideas and implementation of new programs and features that support the MasterCard offering. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
Segment-Focused Product Strategy 
<ul><li>Develop and execute tailored product strategies for:</li></ul>
o Affluent Lifestyle Propositions: Curate premium product propositions, experiences, offers and benefits, and exclusive benefits for high-net-worth individuals. 
o Travel Category Leadership: Launch and scale travel-centric products with aim to create value for frequent travelers. 
o Everyday Benefits Products: Design mass-market offerings that deliver everyday value through cashback, rewards, and utility-based features in partnership with right partners. 
Innovation &amp; Execution 
<ul><li>Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle&mdash;from ideation and design to launch and optimization.</li><li>Drive rapid execution of new initiatives with agility and precision.</li><li>Stay ahead of consumer trends and competitive dynamics to deliver market-leading innovations.</li></ul>
Strategic Partnerships 
<ul><li>Build and manage strategic relationships with issuers, fintechs, travel and lifestyle partners, and digital platforms.</li><li>Co-create differentiated solutions that unlock new growth opportunities and enhance customer engagement.</li></ul>
Customer Delivery &amp; Experience 
<ul><li>Champion customer-centricity in product development and delivery.</li><li>Ensure Mastercard credit products deliver superior value, convenience, and engagement across all segments.</li></ul>
Market Leadership &amp; Competitive Positioning 
<ul><li>Develop and execute strategies to gain market share and establish Mastercard as the top-of-wallet choice.</li><li>Monitor competitive landscape and respond with bold, differentiated offerings.</li></ul>
Profitability &amp; Portfolio Management 
<ul><li>Manage product performance, pricing, and profitability across diverse markets.</li><li>Optimize portfolio mix and drive sustainable growth through data-driven insights.</li></ul>
Stakeholder Management &amp; Collaboration 
<ul><li>Influence and align cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, operations, and technology.</li><li>Foster collaboration to deliver integrated go-to-market success.</li></ul>
Talent Development &amp; Team Leadership 
<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of product managers across the region.</li><li>Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>15+ years of experience in product management, preferably in consumer credit cards or financial services.</li><li>Proven success in leading regional portfolios and launching segment-specific products.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and execution capabilities.</li><li>Deep understanding of consumer behavior, payments innovation, and competitive dynamics in EEMEA.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.</li></ul> 
Why Mastercard? 
<ul><li>Be part of a global technology company transforming the way the world pays.</li><li>Lead innovation in one of the most exciting and fast-growing regions.</li><li>Work with passionate teams and world-class partners to shape the future of consumer finance.</li></ul>
Corporate Security Responsibility 
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:<ul><li>
Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;</li><li>
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</li><li>
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</li><li>
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.</li></ul></div>

Vice President, Product Management, Credit

Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.Title And SummaryVice President, Product Management - Cardholder ServicesOverviewCardholder Services is a key part of Core Consumer Products driving product differentiation and shareholder value. The team is responsible for developing and scaling products that are a critical part of Mastercard s Customer Value Proposition. They drive significant revenue and differentiation for the Company. This role is responsible for leading a scalable and profitable benefits and insurance businesses for a portfolio of relevant products and services in line with Cardholder Services  growth objectives for EEMEA region. The incumbent will manage strategic relationships across internal stakeholders, customers and service providers. They will lead a team that drives the go to market of Benefits and Insurance product line strategies and develops roadmaps to ensure maximum penetration of market segments. This role will also lead regional growth acceleration strategies, including conducting opportunity assessments on new ideas and concepts. Provides design specifications for product enhancements to Product Development. Defines business requirements and works with technical resources on developing technical requirements.Major AccountabilitiesResponsible for the overall management, strategy and success of Cardholder Service that oversees all Benefits &amp; Insurances and partnerships used to enrich card value propositions in addition to building out new capabilities Accountable for EEMEA Benefits &amp; Insurance revenue growthPartners with internal stakeholders and service providers to create differentiation for customers, positive experiences for consumers; and thus driving GDV growth of Product, support new and increased issuance and drive growth of cardholder services businesses within the RegionCollaborates with business development and CSC teams to identify strategic business-building opportunities in cardholder services that can be offered to customersServes as an industry expert for Region markets to determine new needs and innovations that differentiate Mastercard Customer Value Proposition and scale revenueOwns supplier partner relationships for regions; monitors supplier performance, provides feedback, defines &amp; approves change control processesOverall responsibility within the region for idea generation; concept validation; and business case development for existing products; including market research and regional nuances   communicating both across the region and to global internal partnersDrives benefits usage, partnering with Marketing Services and International Marketing &amp; Communications across the regions on the planning, development and design of regional product marketing strategy from product decision through end-of-life cycleWorks with business development and customer solution centers ensure maximum penetration of market segments, aligned to regional strategyOversee strategic and financial planning efforts and partners on operational efforts to ensure positive regional cardholder services P&amp;LManages operational effectiveness of Card Benefits &amp; Insurance products by working with service providers to ensure SLAs are met, testing and training frameworks are in place and there are appropriate service recovery procedures.Grows and develops team of talented leaders; leads department in development and completion of objectives and assess management staff against established measuresEducation/ ExperienceBachelor s degree in business or equivalent work experience. Some advanced education desirableExperience in product management, product development, product marketing, or business development in financial services and/or bankcard industry preferred.Experience creating and delivering strong value propositionsProven successful People management experienceExtensive knowledge of product management principles and product development lifecycleSkills And AbilitiesExcellent oral and written communication, negotiation, project management and matrix-management skills are criticalAbility to interact and coordinate effectively with internal and external business partnersAbility to effectively direct and manage multiple functionsAbility to initiate and effectively lead change effortsBusiness Acumen with the ability to provide solutions that drive positive results to the customer and MastercardSelf-motivated with a proven track record of delivering success while operating within a team environmentEmbody the Mastercard Way leadership principles: demonstrate courage &amp; resolution; encourage teamwork, integration, &amp; inclusion; execute the global strategy; inspire &amp; empower; operate with a sense of urgencyCorporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:Abide by Mastercard s security policies and practices;Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;Report any suspected information security violation or breach, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard s guidelines.

Vice President, Product Management

Infomineo

Business Development - Vice President - Public Sector - Dubai Business Development - Vice President - Public Sector - Dubai 4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.About Us Infomineo is a pioneering global AI-enhanced research company that transforms how businesses access, analyze, and act on critical intelligence. We've evolved from traditional business research outsourcing to become the strategic partner that combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep human expertise. We offer 3 services to our global clients (leading consulting companies, Fortune 500 companies, and government entities): AI and Data Advisory, Next-Gen Insights and Resource Scaling. This is made possible by relying on 3 pillars of excellence: 1) 350+ industry experts spread across 5 offices (Cairo, Casablanca, Mexico City, Dubai, Barcelona), 2) Our proprietary AI orchestrator, 3) Extensive knowledge assets combining 500,000+ delivered case studies and database subscriptions.About Us Infomineo is a pioneering global AI-enhanced research company that transforms how businesses access, analyze, and act on critical intelligence. We've evolved from traditional business research outsourcing to become the strategic partner that combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep human expertise. We offer 3 services to our global clients (leading consulting companies, Fortune 500 companies, and government entities): AI and Data Advisory, Next-Gen Insights and Resource Scaling. This is made possible by relying on 3 pillars of excellence: 1) 350+ industry experts spread across 5 offices (Cairo, Casablanca, Mexico City, Dubai, Barcelona), 2) Our proprietary AI orchestrator, 3) Extensive knowledge assets combining 500,000+ delivered case studies and database subscriptions. Ready to kick start your career with us? About this Role: Are you convinced that some intellectual activities can be outsourced? Would you like to create a new industry, "brainshoring"? Are you motivated to create dozens of jobs? Are you passionate about public sector transformation? Do you have a track record of building trusted relationships with government clients and driving strategic partnerships? If so, this is your opportunity to lead Infomineo's growth within the public sector and government ecosystem. We are looking for a visionary, business-savvy professional to join us as Vice President, Public Sector - a role that combines business development, client engagement, and strategic leadership. What you will do: As Vice President you will lead Infomineo activity in one or several sectors. Your core focus will be in business development. As such you will: <ul><li>Define the key accounts you want to approach</li><li>Define an account management plan for each of your target accounts</li><li>Execute on this action plan to close business and make target </li></ul>Strategic Oversight & Project Supervision <ul><li>Oversee the delivery of high-impact public sector projects as project director, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with public sector priorities.</li><li>Coordinate with internal research and design teams to align resources and deliverables to client expectations </li></ul>As a complement, you will also make sure that the client is happy with Infomineo work by: <ul><li>Supervising the teamwork as a project director</li><li>Interacting with the client to monitor its satisfaction and take any remediation action </li></ul>Finally, you will lead Infomineo activity in your sector(s) by working with marketing to create relevant material and training the research teams. Who you are: <ul><li>A Master's degree holder in Business, Economics, or similar field</li><li>Strong interest in Business Development and Sales</li><li>7+ years of experience working with or for public sector institutions, preferably in consulting, research, or business development roles</li><li>Fluent in both English and Arabic, and French is a strong advantage.</li><li>An ambitious and driven individual</li><li>A problem solver</li><li>A person who masters both the skills of research and consulting and of business development</li><li>Good creativity and organization skills</li><li>Ability to develop lasting professional relationships with clients</li><li>Good presentation and negotiation skills </li></ul>What we offer: <ul><li>A competitive salary</li><li>A great working environment & fast-track career trajectory</li><li>A healthy work-life balance</li><li>Health insurance Benefits </li></ul>What It Means To Work At Infomineo If you have spoken with someone who works at Infomineo, you have probably heard that our people are our most valuable asset. By being a part of Infomineo, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a young, friendly, smart, and international team of executives who value intellectual vitality and creativity. Our diversity, both in terms of professional experience and culture, is the company's greatest strength. Infomineo will allow to grow your career and expertise across different regions and industries. As a member of the team, you will be encouraged to contribute by applying your ideas while playing an instrumental role in the company's development and growth. Within this role, you'll support leading international companies and institutions with the data, information, insights or content required to support key business decisions. Equal opportunity employer: Infomineo is an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any sort of discrimination (based on color, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or any other attributes) in all aspects of employment (recruiting, hiring, wages and salary, promotions, benefits, trainings and job termination). If you believe you match our requirements and values, we would be happy to hear from you. Visit our website to know more about us, our services and company culture. Seniority level <ul><li> Seniority level Associate</li></ul> Employment type <ul><li> Employment type Full-time</li></ul> Job function <ul><li> Job function Business Development</li><li> Industries IT Services and IT Consulting</li></ul>Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Infomineo by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Vice President Public Sector" roles. 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Business Development - Vice President - Public Sector - Dubai

Udacity

Vice President, Business Development/Operations (Government) Join Udacity as Vice President, Business Development/Operations (Government). We are on a mission of forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies.Udacity is now an Accenture company, and the future is very bright! As Vice President of Government, you will lead a high-impact global function that brings together Government Programs, Societal Impact Initiatives, and High School Partnerships. This role is responsible for driving business development and strategic execution to deliver measurable results and uplift communities through education and workforce transformation.You will lead a team of business development and project management professionals while being directly responsible for cultivating government and philanthropic partnerships across geographies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in public sector engagement, digital skilling initiatives, and partnership development, paired with an entrepreneurial mindset and proven leadership experience.What You'll DoLeadership & Strategy<ul><li>Shape and execute the Government department strategy in alignment with company-wide goals</li><li>Drive global expansion of government and societal impact initiatives.</li><li>Position Udacity's executive leadership as thought leaders in skills development and community transformation.</li><li>Serve as a key spokesperson and evangelist with public officials, philanthropic leaders, and education partners.</li></ul>Business Development & Sales<ul><li>Own revenue targets and opportunity pipelines for Government and Societal Impact Programs</li><li>Lead strategic sales efforts across public sector accounts, from opportunity identification to close</li><li>Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with ministries, foundations, and global NGOs</li><li>Program Oversight & Impact: Oversee a portfolio of global programs focused on workforce enablement, social mobility, and youth development.</li><li>Ensure consistent program delivery through strong project governance and KPI tracking.</li><li>Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the delivery of government-funded training programs.</li></ul>Team Management<ul><li>Lead and inspire a cross-functional team of Business Development Managers and Program Managers.</li><li>Establish clear performance expectations and development plans</li><li>Foster a collaborative, impact-oriented culture.</li></ul>Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Serve as the primary escalation point for key government accounts.</li><li>Collaborate with internal functions (Legal, Finance, Student Experience, Marketing) to align delivery.</li><li>Represent Udacity at external events, policy roundtables, and regional summits.</li></ul>What We Value<ul><li>10+ years of experience in business development, government partnerships, or public sector consulting</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading global programs or high-value public-private initiatives</li><li>Proven track record in sales, with experience closing multi-million dollar deals</li><li>Experience leading high-performing teams across multiple time zones and cultures</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including experience with executive-level stakeholders</li><li>Strong understanding of government procurement processes and funding mechanisms</li><li>Passionate about education, innovation, and social impact</li><li>Arabic language fluency a plus</li><li>Experience working in the Middle East, North Africa, or emerging markets</li><li>Background in digital skills training, workforce development, or edtech</li></ul>Compensation at Udacity, an Accenture company, varies depending on a wide array of factors. As required by local law, Udacity, an Accenture company, will provide a reasonable range of compensation.We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement: Udacity, an Accenture company, is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities, and is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Vice President, Business Development/Operations (Government)

About this Role: Are you convinced that some intellectual activities can be outsourced? Would you like to create a new industry, brainshoring ? Are you motivated to create dozens of jobs? Are you passionate about public sector transformation? Do you have a track record of building trusted relationships with government clients and driving strategic partnerships? If so, this is your opportunity to lead Infomineo s growth within the public sector and government ecosystem. We are looking for a visionary, business-savvy professional to join us as Vice President, Public Sector - a role that combines business development, client engagement, and strategic leadership. What you will do: As Vice President you will lead Infomineo activity in one or several sectors. Your core focus will be in business development. As such you will: <ul> <li>Define the key accounts you want to approach</li> <li>Define an account management plan for each of your target accounts</li> <li>Execute on this action plan to close business and make target</li> </ul> Strategic Oversight &amp; Project Supervision <ul> <li>Oversee the delivery of high-impact public sector projects as project director, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with public sector priorities. </li> <li>Coordinate with internal research and design teams to align resources and deliverables to client expectations.</li> </ul> As a complement, you will also make sure that the client is happy with Infomineo work by: <ul> <li>Supervising the teamwork as a project director</li> <li>Interacting with the client to monitor its satisfaction and take any remediation action</li> </ul> Finally, you will lead Infomineo activity in your sector(s) by working with marketing to create relevant material and training the research teams. Who you are: <ul> <li>A Master s degree holder in Business, Economics, or similar field</li> <li>Strong interest in Business Development and Sales</li> <li>7+ years of experience working with or for public sector institutions, preferably in consulting, research, or business development roles.</li> <li>Fluent in both English and Arabic, and French is a strong advantage. </li> <li>An ambitious and driven individual</li> <li>A problem solver</li> <li>A person who masters both the skills of research and consulting and of business development</li> <li>Good creativity and organization skills</li> <li>Ability to develop lasting professional relationships with clients</li> <li>Good presentation and negotiation skills</li> </ul> What we offer: <ul> <li>A competitive salary</li> <li>A great working environment &amp; fast-track career trajectory</li> <li>A healthy work-life balance</li> <li>Health insurance Benefits</li></ul>

Business Development - Vice President - Public Sector

Authentic Brands Group

Who We AreAuthentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A brand strategy creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment the worlds largest sports and entertainment licensing company Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries including 13000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400000 points of transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling compelling content innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints platforms and emerging mediaWhy AuthenticYoull be able to access the resources and scale while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What were saying is this isnt your average day job. If youre hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career lets chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail marketing licensing legal and more we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine evolve and transform brands! At Authentic we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami as well as Toronto Mexico City London and Shanghai.What Youll DoAs SVP Brand and Business Development GCC youll lead Authentic Brands Groups business across the MEA territory and specifically Dubai. In this critical role youll report directly to the EVP for Lifestyle Brands EMEAI. Youll work with corporate leadership to execute a strategy focused on increasing Authentics brand presence across the MEA territory. Were seeking a driven leader with extensive knowledge of brand licensing who has a strong network of licensing and retail contacts in the MEA territory.The SVP Brand and Business Development GCC will have overall responsibility for Authentics Lifestyle and Entertainment businesses in the MEA territory and specifically Dubai including business development goals current licensee royalty streams licensee management execution of marketing initiatives and managing administrative costs.What youll be working onLead Authentics MEA territory strategy<ul><li>Work in partnership with the London-based EVP for Lifestyle Brands EMEAI to develop and execute a multi-million-dollar business including planning revenue forecasting business analysis territory analysis including geopolitical and economic analysis while conducting due diligence on evolution of the respective retail landscapes. Lead planning to extend and expand Authentic brand presence and distribution in the MEA territory including retail and Ecommerce</li><li>Lead relationship with key retailers/commercial real estate companies in the region to leverage strategic growth with existing and new brand presence.</li><li>Work collaboratively with licensees to develop and execute critical action plans including product initiatives wholesale retail and digital marketplace distribution efforts</li><li>Maximize supply chain connectivity within the region to ensure price and product propositions are consistent and competitive in the respective markets.</li></ul>Co-Lead business development<ul><li>Build lead and direct business development in the MEA territory to formulate a development strategy that generates new business pipeline; incorporate regional and categorical nuances into the sales strategy</li><li>Take a hands-on approach to business development; work closely with the business development team to drive sales activity develop a high-volume of leads and close deals</li><li>Leverage your network of contacts to schedule discussions and meetings with target licensing and retail prospects; assist Business Development in establishing contact with target prospects in the market</li><li>Drive royalty overages through proactive and bespoke brand and marketing tactics to achieve and exceed revenue targets</li></ul>Future Goal of Building and Leading a high-performing team to:<ul><li>Lead and manage the Brand Management and Retail/Licensee Business Development employees at varying levels each responsible for a portfolio of Authentic-owned brands</li><li>Lead direct reports in optimizing business performance including budgeting and forecasting brand planning licensee performance</li><li>Mentor the MEA team; plan and execute talent development and retention strategies</li><li>Instil ownership and accountability to performance deliverables and metrics including partner management and performance data and business growth</li><li>Continuously support the delivery of training career and talent development that retains talent</li><li>Implement and refine best practices for running the business to maximize productivity and achieve business goals</li><li>Build a high-performing team; work with talent acquisition and the people team to build coach and mentor a team that gets results</li></ul>Oversee brand and marketing management<ul><li>Ensure protocols and practices are in place to prepare licensees to perform per the terms and standards of their agreements</li><li>Work in tandem with Marketing to align brand marketing between Authentic licensees; ensure the most up-to-date brand information is conveyed to and adopted by the licensee</li><li>Monitor licensee performance and proactively troubleshoot and correct challenges relating to key contractual and operational issues</li><li>Lead accounts receivable and collections activity develop collections center-of-excellence across your area of responsibility</li><li>Manage and monitor the MEA territory operating budget; proactively adjust the budget to achieve P&L goals</li></ul>Must Haves<ul><li>Have 15 or more years experience in fashion retail or celebrity and entertainment</li><li>Established knowledge of the retail landscape in the MEA territory</li><li>Be a driven self-starter with executive-level leadership qualities</li><li>Have extensive hands-on experience leading all aspects of a business operation including business development and sales retailer relationships brand management and marketing and P&L management</li><li>Anticipate market challenges and develop mitigation strategies</li><li>Be a decisive problem solver with the ability to assess situations quickly consider options and choose a path forward</li><li>Have experience working independently and exhibit excellent communication skills</li><li>Have extensive hands-on experience with the mechanics of the licensing business model</li><li>Possess an extensive network of contacts in the licensing and retail sectors</li><li>Have earned a bachelors degree MBA preferred</li></ul>Target Deliverables and Metrics<ul><li>Gross Minimum Royalty (GMR) for territory</li><li>Royalty Overages</li><li>Profit & Loss Performance</li><li>Royalty Payment/Collections</li><li>New Business Development (in-year and total deal value)</li></ul>Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender gender identity sexual orientation race national origin disability age marital status protected veteran status or other legally protected status.For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation please contactTo access Authentic sPrivacy Policy which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it please click here:Experience:Senior Exec<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?zVcfVDlfDoujTHmxcrV04PxONRSKWtKus" width="0" height="0" />

SVP, Brand and Business Development - GCC

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