General Manager - FMCG

Dubai Permanent AED45,000 - AED55,000 per month (AED540,000 - AED660,000 per year) View Job Description
An exciting leadership opportunity to drive commercial growth, profitability and market expansion across a diverse MEA region. The role combines strategic leadership, distributor management, team building and executional excellence within a fast-paced consumer goods environment
  • Lead a high-growth multi-market region
  • Full P&L ownership and market impact for a household favourite!

About Our Client

A highly dynamic, household favourite brand!

Job Description

  • Own total sales, revenue and profitability performance across the MEA region.
  • Develop and execute the regional growth strategy.
  • Manage and optimise distributor partnerships and route-to-market models.
  • Lead channel strategy across modern trade, traditional trade, foodservice, e-commerce channels.
  • Drive product portfolio decisions, localization initiatives and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Partner with marketing teams and agencies to increase brand visibility and market penetration.
  • Build, develop and lead a high-performing regional team.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and sustainable commercial growth.

The Successful Applicant

Key prerequisites for the role include:

  • 10+ years of commercial leadership experience within FMCG markets across MEA.
  • Strong P&L management and financial acumen.
  • Proven success managing distributors across multiple international markets.
  • Track record of driving growth and building brands in emerging markets.
  • Experience developing and executing regional commercial strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to hire, develop and retain top talent.
  • Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or a related discipline; MBA preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Regional leadership role with significant commercial ownership.
  • Opportunity to shape and grow a lean, high-impact organisation.
  • Exposure to multiple high-growth international markets.
  • Competitive package of up to 55,000 AED + Benefits
  • International travel and broad stakeholder engagement
Contact
Sevda Savas
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069059

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sevda Savas
Job reference
JN-072026-7069059