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General Manager (Middle East)
Thinkit Resources
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
2 weeks ago
P&L managementGo to market strategyCybersecurity industry knowledgeIT industry knowledgeDistribution sector knowledgeCustomer dynamics understanding
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About the Role
Thinkit Resources seeks a General Manager for the Middle East, based in Dubai, to drive strategic growth and financial performance. The role involves P&L accountability, go-to-market strategy, and team leadership.
Key Skills for This Role
P&L managementGo to market strategyCybersecurity industry knowledgeIT industry knowledgeDistribution sector knowledgeCustomer dynamics understanding
Responsibilities
- Drive strategic growth and financial performance of the country
- Act as the company ambassador for external stakeholders
- Shape the culture and engagement of people in the region
- Collaborate with regional and functional teams to ensure operational and service excellence
- Balance entrepreneurial leadership with strong execution capabilities
- Ensure alignment and execution of global objectives while tailoring strategies to the local market context
Requirements
- 8–10+ years of commercial leadership in country with P&L accountability
- Experience growing a market in cybersecurity, IT or distribution sectors
- Strong understanding of customer dynamics, partner ecosystems, and local regulation
- Fluent in English and local market language
- Strong communicator with proven leadership in matrixed environments
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Role Overview
- My client is currently looking for a general manager to look after the Middle East.
- You will be based out of Dubai and will be Responsible for driving strategic growth and financial performance of the country.
- They act as the company ambassador for external stakeholders and shape the culture and engagement of people in the region.
- Collaborating with regional and functional teams to ensure operational and service excellence.
- This role balances entrepreneurial leadership with strong execution capabilities, ensuring alignment and execution of global objectives while tailoring strategies to the local market context.
Key Requirements
- Local P&L metrics achieved: revenue, EBIT, DSO/Cash flow.
- Go to market strategy implemented with aligned sales and partner execution.
- Clear country budget, forecast, and operating cadence in place.
- Compliance and legal requirements fully met.
- High engagement levels with strong team culture.
- Recognized as trusted leader with customers, partners, and external stakeholders.
- 8–10+ years of commercial leadership in country with P&L accountability
- Experience growing a market in cybersecurity, IT or distribution sectors
- Strong understanding of customer dynamics, partner ecosystems, and local regulation
- Fluent in English and local market language
- Strong communicator with proven leadership in matrixed environments
Additional Notes
- If this role looks of interest and you have the key experience within Cyber then please send your CV and call for more information and a detailed job spec.
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