Digital GM/Founder - Start-Up

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-5072

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The GM role will be responsible for driving the growth of the business in the UAE, reporting to the Director of the division. This role is the key player and driver of the business, spearheading its launch and strategic growth.

Client Details

Our client is a start-up incubation platform responsible for conceptualising, funding and launching some of the region's best-known brands. This new concept is a digital platform disrupting the F&B space.

Description

* Launch, lead and expand the start-up from initial beta launch, to official launch and expansion to new territories
* Directing and overseeing all departments across digital, marketing, technology and operations
* Building a solid business foundation by developing the workflow, building high performing teams and incorporating e-commerce best practices
* Managing and monitoring the digital marketing budgets, defining KPIs and performance metrics, monitoring and analysing results to make informed, data driven decisions
* Acting as the brand spokesperson for the business, representing the start-up at public events and media channels

Job Offer

* Attractive Salary and Equity
* Strong Family Benefits
* High Profile Role

Requirements

* Proven track record in building, launching and growing B2C e-commerce platforms
* 5+ years' experience in a managerial role
* 10+ years' experience of technology and digital marketing
* Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills
* Entrepreneurial, highly analytical and strategic
* Experience in the tech F&B industry
* MBA from top tier business school

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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General Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 30,000

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