Managing Director
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead an interior design and fit-out business in Dubai. The role involves strategic direction, operational performance, financial success, and business development within the UAE fit-out industry.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the day to day operations of the business, ensuring efficient delivery across all departments
- Develop and execute the company's strategic growth plans in line with business objectives
- Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client relationships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, consultants, developers, architects and stakeholders across the UAE
- Oversee the successful delivery of commercial, luxury residential, hospitality and mixed use fit out projects
- Monitor financial performance, profitability, budgets and overall business performance
- Identify operational improvements to maximize efficiency, productivity and quality
- Lead, mentor and develop senior management and department heads, creating a high performance culture
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
- Support tendering, commercial negotiations and contract management
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, health and safety requirements and company governance
- Represent the business at industry events, networking functions and client meetings
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years' experience within the UAE interior fit out, construction or interior design industry
- Currently operating at Director, Managing Director, Operations Director, Commercial Director or Business Development Director level
- Proven leadership experience within an interior fit out, luxury fit out, commercial fit out or construction business
- Strong operational leadership background or an exceptional business development background with proven commercial success
- Demonstrated experience managing large teams and multiple business functions
- Strong understanding of project delivery, commercial management and operational processes
- Excellent knowledge of the UAE construction and fit out market
- Established network within the UAE property, construction and developer community
- Proven ability to grow revenue, improve profitability and scale business operations
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L and business performance
- Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Business Management or a related discipline
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About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Managing Director to lead a well established interior design and fit out business based in Dubai.
- This is a leadership opportunity for an individual with a proven track record of delivering operational excellence, driving business growth, and leading high performing teams within the UAE fit out and construction industry.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational performance, financial success, and business development of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the day to day operations of the business, ensuring efficient delivery across all departments.
- Develop and execute the company's strategic growth plans in line with business objectives.
- Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, consultants, developers, architects and stakeholders across the UAE.
- Oversee the successful delivery of commercial, luxury residential, hospitality and mixed use fit out projects.
- Monitor financial performance, profitability, budgets and overall business performance.
- Identify operational improvements to maximize efficiency, productivity and quality.
- Lead, mentor and develop senior management and department heads, creating a high performance culture.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Support tendering, commercial negotiations and contract management.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, health and safety requirements and company governance.
- Represent the business at industry events, networking functions and client meetings.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years' experience within the UAE interior fit out, construction or interior design industry.
- Currently operating at Director, Managing Director, Operations Director, Commercial Director or Business Development Director level is a must.
- Proven leadership experience within an interior fit out, luxury fit out, commercial fit out or construction business.
- Strong operational leadership background or an exceptional business development background with proven commercial success.
- Demonstrated experience managing large teams and multiple business functions.
- Strong understanding of project delivery, commercial management and operational processes.
- Excellent knowledge of the UAE construction and fit out market.
- Established network within the UAE property, construction and developer community would be highly advantageous.
- Proven ability to grow revenue, improve profitability and scale business operations.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L and business performance.
- Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Business Management or a related discipline is preferred.
Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate is a commercially minded leader who combines strategic vision with hands on operational expertise.
- They will have an entrepreneurial mindset, excellent people management skills and a strong reputation within the UAE fit out industry.
- Whether their strengths lie in operations or business development, they will have a proven ability to lead teams, build lasting client relationships and deliver sustainable business growth.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to lead a respected and growing UAE interior design and fit out business.
- Strategic leadership position with significant influence over the company's future direction.
- Work on prestigious commercial and luxury projects across the region.
- Competitive executive remuneration package.
- Long term career progression with the opportunity to shape and grow the business.
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