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Job description / Role
Food Development Manager - Starbucks MENA
We are looking for candidates with an understanding of both the technical aspects of new product development as well as a robust understanding of the commercials to grow sales and margins of the Food category within the Starbucks MENA business.
This challenging role will see you lead the innovation of the category strategy including objective setting, product packaging, price and promotion, visual merchandising, operating procedures and store communications. You will work with external suppliers, store operations teams and the host brand to ensure excellence in every aspect of this area.
Requirements
The successful candidate will bring together relevant experience with a proven ability to manage complex projects, exceed expectations and seek innovation and improvement at all times. Team management and relationship building skills are also required.
This is an exciting role to own a category within a world famous brand across multiple operating markets.
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.