What Jobs are available for Sports Team in the United Arab Emirates?

Reporting to the Therapy Lead, the post holder is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the medical needs of patients to provide effective and efficient treatment plans based on the principles and techniques of Sports Therapy.

This position aims to optimize athletic performance, facilitate safe and effective recovery from injuries, and promote the overall well-being of athletes, enabling participation in sports and physical activities at their highest potential.

1. Clinical: Ensure a high standard of clinical/patient care by utilizing various assessment techniques and developing treatment plans that integrate therapies where appropriate.
2. Operations: Promote positive representation of the DISC brand by adhering to departmental requirements, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
3. Quality & Compliance: Maintain 100% compliance with all DISC, CPQ, and Health Authority standards.
4. Patient Experience: Foster a positive patient experience through safe, clear, caring, and compassionate communication.

• Dubai, UAE

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Sports Therapy, or a related discipline
• DHA License
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical/OPD or relevant service environment as a Therapist
• Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation principles for physical dysfunctions
• Experience with audits and infection control processes

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DISC is a leading healthcare provider specializing in integrative care, preventative health, and longevity, using innovative therapies to enhance physical and mental well-being for lifelong wellness.

Join Qantara Sports as a Junior Sports Business Consultant an opportunity to kickstart your consulting career in the sports industry. Work with diverse clients, including professional teams and grassroots organizations, while learning from experienced professionals.

• Support senior consultants in delivering strategic insights and recommendations to enhance client success.
• Access mentorship and professional development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance within the organization.
• Work in a collaborative environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and ongoing learning.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with benefits and clear pathways for career growth.

We are currently seeking to fill full-time positions for a Junior Sports Business Consultant at our Dubai office. This role is ideal for individuals with 2-3 years of relevant experience and a strong passion for sports. We are looking for motivated candidates who are eager to learn, energetic, and ready to contribute to our dynamic team.

In this position, you will support senior consultants in various projects, assist in developing strategic initiatives, and contribute to innovative solutions that drive client success in the fast-paced sports industry. Candidates should have a keen interest in areas such as Sports Education, Sports Governance, Sports Policy, Sports Business, and Sports Development.

Research and Analysis Conduct research and analysis on sports-related topics and trends to support project development.

Policy and Strategy Development Assist in the development of sports policies and strategies, contributing to effective solutions tailored to client needs.

Project Implementation Provide support in the implementation of sports projects and programs, ensuring that objectives are met and clients are satisfied.

Team Collaboration Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality consulting services to clients, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Industry Engagement Attend meetings and events related to sports consulting to enhance industry knowledge and build professional networks.

Support for Senior Consultants Support senior consultants in various projects, contributing to strategic initiatives and innovative solutions that drive client success.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in sports consulting, sports management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to support project management and contribute to successful project outcomes within the sports industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of interpreting data to derive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Willingness to travel as required for client meetings and project engagements.
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic client needs and changing market conditions.

Qualification

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and engage effectively with team members and clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to a supportive and innovative culture.
• Willingness to assist in client engagement, focusing on understanding their needs and providing effective support.
• Eagerness to learn from senior consultants and embrace feedback to enhance professional development.
• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and integrity in all business interactions

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Relevant internships or experience in sports consulting or management are a plus.
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional),
• Sports Governance or other sports management related qualifications are highly desirable.

Qantara Sports is a global sports firm with significant expertise in the areas of Sports Education, Sports Consulting, Sports Facility Management, Sports Governance, Sports Policy, Sports Business, Sports Development, Sports Tourism, Sport Diplomacy, Sports Technology and Inclusivity. Qantara Sports uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to deliver and implement successful nationwide projects and help private and public sports organizations achieve practical results with real impact.

Qantara Sports works with Governments, International & National Federations, Private entities, and Nonprofit Organizations, advising and supporting them to implement strategies that reach their objectives. Qantara can work across different backgrounds, environments and is thoughtful of the local culture. Qantara’s leadership team composition is an added value to the firm.

Our understanding of stakeholder relationships, cultural differences, client needs and project objectives, leads us to deliver on budget and on time with exceeding quality, rigor, and ethics. Qantara’s leadership team are highly specialized experts in sports governance, sports education, sports development, inclusivity, sports policy, sports diplomacy and in project management and project implementation in a volatile, cross cultural international environment. Qantara Sports aims to provide social impact and to deliver sustainable projects . Qantara Sports has offices in UAE, KSA and Portugal.

Product Specialist - Sports Medicine - (570)

About Zahrawi Group
Zahrawi Group is a leading company in the GCC Healthcare Industry with its presence in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, & Oman markets. The company supplies and distributes high-quality products and services to Hospitals, Clinics, Laboratories, & Analytical Industries.

The incumbent will be responsible for promoting products and services, identifying new sales opportunities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring customer satisfaction to maximize profits.

• Adhere to all Zahrawi Policies & Procedures as applicable.

• Conducting market research to identify new potential customers.
• Analyzing market trends to identify new products in the market and understanding their advantages and disadvantages.
• Planning and assisting with new product releases and events.
• Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.

• Establishing contact with new customers to inform them of our products, understanding their need and how we can help them.
• Providing potential customers with support, information, and guidance by performing product demonstrations to them and gathering their feedback.
• Following up with the new customers after the demo session to negotiate contracts and packages.
• Ensuring all details of the contract are compliant with our rules & regulations.
• Following up with the Procurement & Logistics team with regards to sending them the products and ensuring that it reaches them on time.

• Coordinating with the Marketing Department for any new materials that need to be done.
• Maintaining relationships with existing customers by providing them with support, information, and guidance.
• Recommending new products to existing customers as per their need and providing them with support, information, and guidance to ensure a great relationship with them.
• Providing existing customers with support, information, and guidance by performing product demonstrations to them and gathering their feedback.
• Assisting the customers in answering all product-related questions in a professional and timely manner.
• Recommending new service improvements to further build on the relationship.
• Advising helpful new product recommendations and suggestions to customers to increase revenue.
• Negotiating contracts and packages with existing customers.
• Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing Zahrawi standards.

Contributing to the team effort by achieving the annual target set by the management and assisting the team when needed.

• Assist in surgeries by accompanying doctors and nurses, providing support with any equipment-related issues they may encounter during procedures

• Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and maintaining accurate records of all products sold.

• Placing orders to the concerned purchase coordinator.

• Coordinating with the Finance Department to ensure proper invoicing of the products and following up with them with regards to the collection/payment.

• Coordinate with the warehouse for the timely deliveries.

• Conducting training session to customers.
• Assisting the customers with the equipment that is being used.
• Solving any issues that they might be facing while using the equipment.

• Additional details: Candidates are preferred to be based in UAE. Must have valid UAE driving license.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience related to attending (operating theatre) is required.
• Job Specific Skills: Require a good knowledge in sports medicine/Ortho/Orthopedic reconstruction.

Product Specialist - Sports Medicine - (568)

Zahrawi Group is a leading company in the GCC Healthcare Industry with its presence in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, & Oman markets. The company supplies and distributes high-quality products and services to Hospitals, Clinics, Laboratories, & Analytical Industries.

The incumbent will be responsible for promoting products and services, identifying new sales opportunities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring customer satisfaction to maximize profits.

• Adhere to all Zahrawi Policies & Procedures as applicable.

• Conduct market research to identify new potential customers.
• Analyze market trends to identify new products in the market and understand their advantages and disadvantages.
• Plan and assist with new product releases and events.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.

• Establish contact with new customers to inform them of our products, understand their needs and how we can help them.
• Provide potential customers with support, information, and guidance by performing product demonstrations and gathering their feedback.
• Follow up with new customers after the demo session to negotiate contracts and packages.
• Ensure all details of the contract are compliant with our rules & regulations.
• Follow up with the Procurement & Logistics team regarding sending products and ensuring delivery on time.

• Coordinate with the Marketing Department for any new materials that need to be produced.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers by providing support, information, and guidance.
• Recommend new products to existing customers as per their needs and provide support to ensure strong relationships.
• Provide product demonstrations to existing customers and gather feedback.
• Assist customers in answering all product-related questions professionally and in a timely manner.
• Recommend new service improvements to further build on the relationship.
• Advise helpful new product recommendations and suggestions to increase revenue.
• Negotiate contracts and packages with existing customers.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing Zahrawi standards.

Contribute to the team effort by achieving the annual targets set by management and assisting the team when needed.

• Assist in surgeries by accompanying doctors and nurses, providing support with any equipment-related issues during procedures.

• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and maintaining accurate records of all products sold.

• Place orders with the concerned purchase coordinator.

• Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure proper invoicing of the products and follow up on collection/payment.

• Coordinate with the warehouse for timely deliveries.

• Conduct training sessions for customers.
• Assist customers with the equipment that is being used.
• Resolve issues customers might face while using the equipment.

• Additional details: Candidates are preferred to be based in UAE. Must have valid UAE driving license.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience related to attending (operating theatre) is required.
• Job Specific Skills: Requires good knowledge in sports medicine/Ortho/Orthopedic reconstruction.

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Overview

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

About the role

Support the Category Manager by selecting and delivering balanced, coordinated product ranges as per the strategic buying plans for the category. A product specialist leading consumer right assortments, managing budgets, analyzing product performance in detail and successfully managing execution across all relevant market places. Working alongside the Category Manager influencing product and category strategies, thereby objectively and efficiently maximizing sales and sell-through.

Assortment Building / Range Planning

• Drive assortments and range plans, adopting category strategies each season. Maintain clear customer and Middle East market understanding and trends.
• Align assortment towards overall Category Manager’s product strategy and financial objectives / KPI’s.
• Maximize adoption rate from the brands whilst satisfying product presentation guidelines and store capacities (width and depth). Identify and initiate strategic opportunities within portfolio.

OTB Management and Order Placement

• Validating OTB each season for category portfolio working closely with planning team.
• Utilize Category and Store-wise OTB in optimal mix to support sales strategy. Responsible for all order uploads within category portfolio each season within timelines.

Reporting / Financial Analysis

• Review Sales for each season, sales trends, and track performance of category.
• Analyze key performing product areas based on sell through.
• Report on product performance across regions and feedback to Category Sales Managers (CSM) after completion of each season. Use size curve analysis to highlight and implement opportunities to refine.

Distribution

• Apply business and category strategy to create distribution plan to support sell-through and sales targets.
• Understand distribution and allocation methodology for different product types.
• Local vendor management and order tracking (e.g., SPID). Support Merchandise planner and operations team with focused product feedback.

Marketing and Product Presentation

• Drive module plan discussions with VMs to ensure quality product presentations across stores in all regions.
• Plan and liaise each season with RBM team to guarantee marketing support at door level and track product deliveries with merchandise planner.

Store Visits

• Visit stores to review execution of strategy at door level.
• Highlight opportunities to elevate sales and offer support to store operations team.
• Ensure visual merchandising and RBM elements are executed as per plan. Quarterly outstation exposure.

Support Category Manager

• Provide reports and insight into business opportunities.
• Data analysis and preparation of range and distribution plans.

Inventory Management

• Liaising with Category team, VM, ASM and Marketing
• Ownership of total stock on hand within category portfolio.
• Responsible for controlling stock levels, maintaining healthy week covers in relation to KPIs (ITR etc) for category portfolio.
• Plan clear markdown strategy for category portfolio, whether end-of-season sale or in-season tactics, maintaining profitability and ASP KPI, not impacting brand presence in the marketplace. Analyze category SKU efficiency across regions and incorporate key learnings into buys.

Competitor / Market Research

• Be fully up to date on competitor’s position across the GCC in terms of product offering, price points, marketing implementations and product presentation.
• Provide Category Manager with monthly reports on competitor’s products and pricing strategies, to offer insights to CSMs identifying areas for more commercial opportunities, e.g., scope for greater margins in certain articles/products successfully achieving set GMROI KPIs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of working experience in retail environment, buying or planning
• Sporting goods experience preferable

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

We are hiring Category Managers across our key categories, including Performance, Lifestyle and Seasonal Sports.

As Category Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping product assortments, driving sales growth, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You’ll work closely with the buying and merchandising teams, oversee inventory optimization, and lead cross-functional initiatives to maximize performance in a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead end-to-end category management including assortment planning, pricing, and promotional strategy
• Conduct market research and analyze consumer, competitor, and sales data to shape category direction
• Collaborate with merchandising, logistics, and marketing to ensure successful product launches and seasonal planning
• Optimize inventory levels and supply chain flow using tools like SAP and Power BI
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure favorable pricing and delivery terms
• Track and report on category performance, identifying improvement areas and driving actionable insights
• Lead and develop category-specific teams, setting clear performance targets and fostering growth

What we need:

• Experience: 7+ years in category management, with at least 5 years in sports, fashion, or lifestyle retail
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain; postgraduate degree is an advantage
• Systems: Proficiency in SAP ERP and Power BI, with strong data analysis and inventory planning skills
• Skills: Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills; strong commercial acumen
• Languages: Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
• Mindset: Strategic, data-driven, customer-focused, and agile

Gulf Marketing Group is one of the Middle East’s leading, family-owned companies. Operating across the GCC, Gulf Marketing Group is a dynamic group boasting a diverse portfolio of retail outlets, brands, and consumer and B2B services across key sectors such as healthcare and pharmaceuticals, sports and fitness, real estate, education, and technology.

The role holder is responsible for managing and driving sales for the store through efficient store operations, visual merchandising, customer service delivery, motivation and retention of store personnel in adherence to GMG norms. The job holder is also responsible for managing and coaching the store team.

Core Responsibilities:

• Communicates store targets to the team and drives sales to achieve financial objectives
• Maintains proper loss prevention standards and ensures compliance with cash handling, fraud and theft of products
• Oversees and monitors all point of sales activities in the store which includes - sales transactions, tracking customer orders and payments, registering sale and maintaining inventory updates, providing service, handling returns and refunds, gathering consumer data for feedback’ etc.
• Oversees cash transaction entry and management (petty cash, point of sales (POS) cash elements, change floats)
• Regularly audits own store administration and resolves any issues; assists in carrying out annual stock counts and spot checks
• Monitors and handles customer complaints and take corrective action in line with policy; resolves customer complaints and responds to feedback in a timely and professional manner
• Tracks and evaluates brand sales performance, research market trends and competitor trading activities to identify critical business factors and propose action plans to increase sales and profitability
• Monitors and analyzes sales reports and provides insights to maximize stock potential; reports on the performance of new and core collections
• Maintains window and in-store displays to a high standard in line with merchandising guidelines
• Oversees and monitors the inventory management in the store ( stock availability, order management, back store management, stock movement within store)
• Ensures accurate stock merchandise and management (stock ageing , stock loss, space management) within the store
• Coordinates with facilities department on repairs or replacements of furniture or equipment; supports company maintenance standards/programs to optimize asset life
• Maintains staffing levels consistent with operational needs to ensure exceptional customer service; prepares schedules and ensures adequate shift coverage
• Ensures seasonal peaks, important promotional events are taken account of when preparing forecasts and staff rosters
• Ensures that the team is adequately trained in inventory management techniques such as in-bound movement of goods, receiving, stocking, restocking, transfers and managing inventory discrepancies

Qualifications:

• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Industry expertise
  
• Product/Category knowledge
  
• Retail Experience in GCC

Zahrawi Group is a leading company in the GCC Healthcare Industry with its presence in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, & Oman markets. The company supplies and distributes high-quality products and services to Hospitals, Clinics, Laboratories, & Analytical Industries.

Team Management:

Ensure that each individual in the team and the area of responsibility as a whole meet the targets assigned for profitable sales growth.

Collect weekly reports from the team about their target, market sales, and new products in the market.

Delegate short-term targets for the team members.

Motivate the team members and make sure that they achieve their targets.

Provide regular performance reviews and feedback.

Identify training needs and provide coaching to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Ensure that team members follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Send bi- weekly reports to the Line Manager about individual and team performances.

Prepare and manage the yearly budget and marketing expenses in coordination with the Line Manager.

Forecast Monthly and Quarterly figures in relation to the yearly budget.

Approve SOPs, operational workflows, and team-related requests such as leave, per diem, and reimbursements in line with company

Ensure all members of the team adhere to Zahrawi’s standards

Market Knowledge:

Conduct market research to identify potential new customers.

Analyse market trends to assess new products, including their advantages and disadvantages.

Evaluate product improvements and new products for their industry position.

Assist in the planning and execution of new product launches and events.

Maintain technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing industry publications, networking, benchmarking best practices and

engaging in professional societies to stay current with best practices.

Business Development:

Establish contact with potential customers to introduce our products, assess their needs, and explain how we can assist them.

Offer support, information, and guidance to prospective customers through product demonstrations and collecting their feedback.

Follow up with new customers post-demo to negotiate contracts and packages.

Ensure all contract details are in full compliance with our rules and regulations.

Visits to customers to ensure quality service and report sales leads to the team.

Marketing:

Coordinate with the Marketing Department for any new materials that need to be done.

Maintain relationships with existing customers by offering support, information, and guidance.

Recommend new products based on customers' needs to strengthen the relationship.

Provide existing customers with support, information, and guidance by performing product demonstrations to them and gathering

their feedback.

Answer product-related queries from customers in a professional and timely manner.

Suggest service improvements to enhance the customer relationship.

Provide valuable product recommendations and suggestions to customers to drive revenue growth.

Negotiate contracts and packages with existing customers.

Ensure quality service by adhering to Zahrawi standards.

Contribute to team goals by achieving annual targets set by the management and assisting the team when required.

Operating Theatre (If Applicable):

Assist in surgeries by accompanying doctors and nurses, providing support with any equipment-related issues they may encounter during procedures.

Reports:

Periodic reporting to the Line Manager.

Data Track:

Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and maintaining accurate records of all products sold.

Orders:

Place orders with the concerned purchase coordinator.

Follow up with the Procurement & Logistics team with regards to sending them the products and ensuring that they reach them on time.

I nvoicing :

Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure accurate invoicing and follow up on payments and collections.

Delivery:

Coordinate with the warehouse for timely deliveries.

Application

Deliver training sessions to customers on equipment usage.

Assist the customers with operating the equipment.

Conduct validation tests with the customers to ensure proper understanding of equipment functionality.

Address and resolve any issues encountered by customers during equipment use.

Communication with Principal Companies:

Communicate with principal companies for any technical support needed.

Negotiate with principal companies for better pricing to ensure that the customer is satisfied.

Approach new companies with the guidance of the Line Manager.

• Additional details: Candidates are preferred to be based in UAE. Must have valid UAE driving license.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience. Team management experience
• Job Specific Skills: Require a good experience in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy.

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Responsible for managing and driving strategic partnerships in both the commercial and sports sectors, aligning these initiatives with DCTCM’s overarching marketing strategy. This role aims to enhance DCTCM’s marketing initiatives through partners’ ecosystems and platforms, and so the role requires effective market research, innovative partnership models, and active engagement with key stakeholders.

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with organizations such as banks, telecom groups, FMCGs, and others.
• Conduct market research to identify high-priority markets and partnership opportunities, tailoring strategies to regional and global objectives.
• Scope and define partnership models, including loyalty programs and innovative collaborations.
• Drive activation and execution of partnerships, ensuring alignment with DCTCM’s marketing spectrum and wider business goals.

• Build and manage partnerships with sports entities such as clubs (e.g., Real Madrid), athletes, and sports brands.
• Explore new avenues for leveraging sports sponsorships to enhance DCTCM’s marketing agenda.

• Maintain strong relationships with partners, ensuring effective collaboration and performance evaluation.
• Oversee a portfolio of “Content through Partnerships,” which oversees the entire organization’s content that is produced through commercial, sports or other external partners like fashion brands, social media platforms (e.g. Beautiful Destinations). This does not include managing content produced but rather manage to portfolio to ensure they are aligned and delivering on key strategic objectives.
• Setup and manage operational projects within DCTCM be it related to partnerships or other operational areas in the organization as agreed with management.