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Our client, a multi-site food & beverage concept
are looking to appoint a commercially astute, brand-led
Managing Director
to lead the next phase of scale.
THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION TO KUWAIT.
The mandate
Own the strategy, P&L and culture to deliver sustainable growth across existing and new markets while elevating guest experience and operational excellence.
Key responsibilities
- Strategy & P&L:
Set the growth plan and own full financial delivery (revenue, EBITDA, cash). - Multi-site operations:
Drive labour, COGS, speed of service and food safety; standardise SOPs and KPI dashboards. - Network growth:
Build and execute the new-site pipeline (company-owned and/or franchise), property negotiations and market entry. - Brand & proposition:
Partner with Marketing/Product to sharpen positioning, menu, pricing and digital/omni-channel (delivery, click & collect, loyalty/CRM). - People & culture:
Hire, coach and scale a high-performing leadership team; embed a values-driven, performance culture. - Supply chain & quality:
Strengthen vendor partnerships, QA and ESG standards. - Governance:
Report to the Board/investors; manage risk, compliance and working capital.
Candidate profile
- Senior multi-site F&B leader (MD/COO/Country Director) from
QSR, fast-casual, café/bakery, coffee, or casual dining
. - Proven
scale-up
experience (founder-led and/or PE-backed) with end-to-end P&L ownership. - Track record opening
new sites/markets
and improving operations at pace. - Comfortable with
franchise/JV
models and property pipeline management. - Data-driven, guest-obsessed, and hands-on; uncompromising on
food safety
and
brand standards
. - Influential communicator with Board exposure and high EQ
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Managing Director_ Short -Term Rental Company
Job Summary:
We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Managing Director to take full ownership of the short-term rental company's performance and expansion. This role is responsible for company-wide strategy, operations, team development, technology integration, financial health, and overall business growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong executive leadership in hospitality, real estate, or tech-driven property management, with deep knowledge of the short-term rental system.
Key Responsibilities
· Set the strategic direction, mission, and long-term goals of the short-term rental division.
· Build and lead a scalable, high-performance operational model that supports aggressive growth.
· Represent the company to owners, investors, key stakeholders, and strategic partners.
· Lead the acquisition and onboarding of new properties.
· Build and maintain owner relationships and investor confidence.
· Oversee daily operations across all departments: guest services, tech, sales, revenue, listings, and owner relations.
· Implement systems and processes to support rapid scaling and exceptional operational performance.
· Report directly to the CEO with regular updates on financials, KPIs, risks, and performance.
· Develop budgets, set pricing and revenue strategies, and ensure healthy cash flow and profitability.
· Build models for cost optimization, revenue forecasting, and investor reporting.
· Lead adoption of property tech systems: PMS (Property Management System), CRM, smart locks, channel managers, automation tools.
· Champion a data-driven approach across revenue management, customer feedback, and workflow efficiency.
· Build the leadership team, define KPIs, and create a performance-driven culture.
· Oversee recruitment, staff development, and long-term organizational design.
· Foster innovation, ownership, and customer-first thinking at all levels.
· Define and enforce service standards and guest experience benchmarks across the portfolio.
· Lead crisis response and ensure brand integrity across digital platforms and guest interactions.
· Shape the company's public image and brand positioning in competitive markets.
· Ensure all operations adhere to local short-term rental laws, licensing, insurance, and safety requirements.
· Oversee legal contracts, vendor agreements, and risk management policies.
Qualifications:
· 10+ years of senior leadership experience in short-term rentals, hospitality, property tech, or real estate.
· Proven experience scaling operations and leading large, cross-functional teams.
· Strong with financial modelling, and strategic planning background.
· Deep knowledge of Airbnb, , and digital hospitality platforms.
· Executive presence, negotiation skills, and stakeholder relationship management.
· MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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We are hiring a
Managing Director
on behalf of a UK-headquartered real estate firm. The role will be based in the UAE and will oversee operations across both the
UK and UAE markets
, working in alignment with
UK business hours
.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage day-to-day operations across UAE and UK offices.
- Drive business growth, profitability, and market expansion in both regions.
- Oversee teams across sales, marketing, operations, and client relations.
- Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy.
- Act as a key liaison between regional offices and senior leadership in the UK.
Ideal Profile:
- Proven track record in senior leadership within the
real estate industry
. - Experience managing international operations, preferably UK & UAE.
- Strong commercial acumen with a background in P&L management.
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational detail.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-border collaboration skills.
Location:
UAE (with responsibility for UK & UAE operations)
Working Hours:
UK business hours
If you are a seasoned real estate leader with the vision and drive to scale an international business, we'd love to connect.
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looking for a part time social media working from home to boost and create content for our brand in the beauty business. spending 2 hours per day in posting on instagram, facebook and tik talk.
should be reporting daily on the content and job done.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: AED1, AED5,000.00 per month
Expected hours: No more than 14 per week
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Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced CEO / Managing Director to lead our shore-based operations in Dubai. The role requires a visionary leader with strong expertise in the maritime/shipping industry, capable of driving company growth, managing investor relations, and overseeing overall business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the organization.
- Develop and implement long-term business strategies aligned with company goals.
- Manage investor relations and build strong stakeholder confidence.
- Oversee operational, financial, and commercial performance of the company.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, financial, and corporate governance standards.
- Represent the company at industry events, government bodies, and partner organizations.
- Drive innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director, or senior leadership role in the maritime, logistics, or shipping industry.
- Strong knowledge of commercial operations, investor relations, and corporate governance.
- Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
- MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Minimum 15+ years of senior-level experience.
Job Type: Full-time
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Job Function
As part of delivering on our vision of ensuring quality healthcare is available to patients across the SSA Region, we are now seeking commercially astute, inspirational leader to build on our current market leadership position and drive our in-country Healthcare business to further sustainable growth while enhancing the value delivered to principals and customers through our service offerings. Successful candidates will be required to help shape and lead the implementation of our Healthcare strategy and build appropriate capabilities at a country level.
Key Performance Areas
- Build and execute solutions that maximise client and customer satisfaction and optimize return on investment for the ICS Healthcare business.
- Ensure the highest compliance standards at all times in line with DP World policies and local laws and regulatory requirements in country.
- Take accountability for the success of the operating company.
- Ensure the effective implementation of business policies, operating model, and governance in accordance with the business unit and business operating models and corporate governance standards.
- Report on vital information on the operating company's overall performance to the operating company's Board of Directors and other Governance forums as required.
- Ensure, and assume ultimate accountability for, the implementation of continuous improvement, health, safety and sustainability best practices throughout the operations.
- Assist with the planning, development and implementation of effective sales strategies and related solution-selling capabilities across the operating company / companies in the sub-region, ensuring effective collaboration between business unit and business sales, business development.
- Align strategic objectives and key performance indicators that will enable the effective management and execution of the operating company / companies in the sub-region and business unit divisional strategy.
- Define and control the operating company's/ companies in the sub-region's budget in alignment with the business unit.
- Ensure and assist in the effective development of new business to generate adequate and sustainable profits.
- Conduct financial planning and develop commercial models to enable sustainable and comprehensive business initiatives.
- Lead the business unit people agenda, including the effective management of talent and succession.
- Drive the development of a healthy, high-performance culture across the operating company in the sub-region, in alignment with the business unit and business objectives.
- Accountable for leading an engaged team, providing direction, and promoting collaboration while ensuring they are enabled to carry out the goals and objectives of the business.
- Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World's Principles, values, and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; and ensuring all activities are in line with DP World's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Qualifications Required
- Relevant bachelor`s degree as a minimum.
- Business related postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
Experience and Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar environment, leading a global Healthcare / Supply Chain Multinational.
- Healthcare experience is a must.
- Advanced budgeting and cost management knowledge and / or skill.
- Advanced business and operations management knowledge and / or skill.
- Advanced financial planning knowledge and / or skill.
- Advanced people management and development knowledge and / or skill.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.
We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
EEO Statement
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
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About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Managing Director to lead and scale our real estate operations in Abu Dhabi. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial leadership role where you will have complete ownership of the business, driving growth across marketing, sales, and operations. The ideal candidate is a well-connected industry veteran with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results in the UAE real estate market.
Key Responsibilities
Business Leadership & Strategy
Provide overall strategic direction and leadership for all business operations
Develop and execute comprehensive business plans to achieve revenue and growth targets
Identify new market opportunities and business development initiatives
Build and maintain the company's reputation as a leading real estate firm in Abu Dhabi
Drive profitability while maintaining operational excellence
Sales & Marketing
Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to consistently exceed targets
Develop and implement innovative marketing strategies to generate leads and build brand awareness
Oversee client acquisition and retention strategies
Establish pricing strategies and market positioning
Monitor market trends and competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage
Relationship Management
Leverage existing relationships and build new connections with key stakeholders, developers, investors, and government entities
Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and business forums
Cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients
Partner with developers on exclusive listings and joint ventures
Team Development
Recruit, train, and develop top real estate talent
Create a high-performance culture focused on results and client satisfaction
Set clear KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews
Foster collaboration and accountability across all departments
Required Qualifications
Experience
Minimum 5+ years of experience in the UAE real estate sector
At least 2 years in a senior leadership role (GM, Director, or Managing Director level)
Proven track record of growing real estate businesses and exceeding revenue targets
Deep understanding of the Abu Dhabi real estate market, regulations, and dynamics
Skills & Attributes
-
Entrepreneurial mindset
with a hands-on approach to leadership
Extensive network of contacts across developers, investors, brokers, and government entities in Abu Dhabi
Strong business acumen with expertise in P&L management
Exceptional sales leadership and team management capabilities
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
Excellent negotiation and deal-closing abilities
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Fluency in English (Arabic is a strong advantage)
Regulatory
Valid UAE residence visa
RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) certification preferred
Clean professional record with no regulatory violations
What We Offer
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based incentive structure with uncapped earning potential
Comprehensive benefits package
Autonomy to build and lead the business
Opportunity to establish yourself as a key player in Abu Dhabi's thriving real estate market
Managing Director
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We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Managing Director to take full ownership of the short-term rental company's performance and expansion. This role is responsible for company-wide strategy, operations, team development, technology integration, financial health, and overall business growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong executive leadership in hospitality, real estate, or tech-driven property management, with deep knowledge of the short-term rental system.
Key Responsibilities
· Set the strategic direction, mission, and long-term goals of the short-term rental division.
· Build and lead a scalable, high-performance operational model that supports aggressive growth.
· Represent the company to owners, investors, key stakeholders, and strategic partners.
· Lead the acquisition and onboarding of new properties.
· Build and maintain owner relationships and investor confidence.
· Oversee daily operations across all departments: guest services, tech, sales, revenue, listings, and owner relations.
· Implement systems and processes to support rapid scaling and exceptional operational performance.
· Report directly to the CEO with regular updates on financials, KPIs, risks, and performance.
· Develop budgets, set pricing and revenue strategies, and ensure healthy cash flow and profitability.
· Build models for cost optimization, revenue forecasting, and investor reporting.
· Lead adoption of property tech systems: PMS (Property Management System), CRM, smart locks, channel managers, automation tools.
· Champion a data-driven approach across revenue management, customer feedback, and workflow efficiency.
· Build the leadership team, define KPIs, and create a performance-driven culture.
· Oversee recruitment, staff development, and long-term organizational design.
· Foster innovation, ownership, and customer-first thinking at all levels.
· Define and enforce service standards and guest experience benchmarks across the portfolio.
· Lead crisis response and ensure brand integrity across digital platforms and guest interactions.
· Shape the company's public image and brand positioning in competitive markets.
· Ensure all operations adhere to local short-term rental laws, licensing, insurance, and safety requirements.
· Oversee legal contracts, vendor agreements, and risk management policies.
Qualifications:
· 10+ years of senior leadership experience in short-term rentals, hospitality, property tech, or real estate.
· Proven experience scaling operations and leading large, cross-functional teams.
· Strong with financial modelling, and strategic planning background.
· Deep knowledge of Airbnb, , and digital hospitality platforms.
· Executive presence, negotiation skills, and stakeholder relationship management.
· MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Job Type: Full-time
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Handle 1billion AED portfolio, target MD, C level candidates from consumer electronics with 20-30 years of experience.