Fashion & Apparel Business Head

Job description / Role

Are you a senior level fashion & apparel expert who is excited about developing one of the globes most progressive markets and receiving a tax free remuneration package?

This role is fully responsible for the entire business strategy for two major brands within the business. You will have many department heads reporting into you and you will be expected to analyse, create and implement an effective business strategy for the Saudi Arabian market.

As a hands-on senior leader you will also be responsible for managing the brands development, training and performance programs through performance management and coaching which will ensure a successful succession pipeline is built at all levels.

This is a business critical appointment which has been brought into the structure to maximise the opportunities within Saudi Arabia. As such my client is looking to bring someone into this Fashion & Apparel Business Head position as soon as possible so apply today!

Requirements

As you will be fully responsible for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, one of the globes most evolving and rapidly growing geographies you will have significant experience of the fashion & apparel and holding full P&L responsibility for 100+ stores.

You will currently be working within fashion and/ or apparel and be an expert in developing branded concepts commercial strategies, property acquisition opportunities and managing large teams of functional heads of department.

Our client has a significant presence across the MEA and India and is known for delivering strong business results across a number of fashion and apparel brands. They have a proud heritage of representing some of the worlds most recognised brands and also for creating award winning principle owned concepts.

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.