Job closed
Job description / Role
Senior Product Development Manager - Starbucks - Kuwait
The Senior Product Development Manager is a new role which will see you grow sales and margin of food within Starbucks MENA through the development of strategic operational plans whilst ensuring all host brand and Alshaya quality and food safety standards are met across the region.
You will lead the development of the entire food category strategy, objectives and range including product, packaging, retail price, promotion, visual merchandising and store communications and be responsible for the delivery of category sales and profit targets in MENA.
To be considered for this role you must have significant experience in product or brand management within a leading FMCG or retail business. You will also require excellent communication and influencing skills as well as a passion for best-in-class execution with high levels of energy and resilience to drive business results.
Requirements
* A Bachelors' degree in a related field (business administration, communications or marketing)
* At least 8 years' experience in product or brand management at a leading FMCG or (multi-unit) retail company
* Strong financial acumen, forecasting, assortment planning and inventory management.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to partner a passion for best in class execution with high levels of energy and resilience to drive business results. You will also have demonstrable success in building high level relationships in the industry, and have strong interpersonal, communications and presentations skills which will allow you to consistently influence business decisions and outcomes.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.