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Regional Expansion Manager - Middle East (Consumer)

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Mid-Senior
3 months ago
LeadershipStrategic PlanningBudgetingTeam ManagementPerformance ManagementProject Management
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We are seeking a high-impact

Regional Expansion Manager

based in our Dubai Head Office, responsible for leading the commercial and operational expansion of a premium Small Domestic Appliances brand across the Middle East.

This role will drive structured market entry, retail partnerships, financial performance, and cross-functional execution to deliver sustainable and profitable regional growth.

Expansion Strategy & Market Entry

  • Lead end-to-end multi-country expansion roadmap across GCC & Levant
  • Develop country launch plans with defined milestones, timelines & commercial targets
  • Ensure regulatory, certification, and supply chain readiness

Retail & Commercial Leadership

  • Lead negotiations and strategic partnerships with key retailers
  • Develop and manage Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
  • Drive distribution strategy across Retail, eCommerce & DTC
  • Manage listings, sell-in, sell-out, and promotional execution

Financial & Performance Ownership

  • Own country-level forecasting, revenue, and gross margin targets
  • Track KPIs: Sales vs. Target, Market Share, Distribution & ROI
  • Drive corrective actions to consistently deliver growth

Cross-Functional & Team Leadership

  • Partner with Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance & Regulatory teams
  • Build and lead commercial teams in expansion markets
  • Ensure excellence in BTL execution and retail activation
  • Experience, qualification and skills:
  • 8–12 years’ experience in Consumer Electronics / Small Domestic Appliances / FMCG
  • Proven track record leading multi-country expansion across the Middle East
  • Strong commercial negotiation and JBP expertise
  • Strategic, analytical, and results-driven mindset
  • Fluent in Arabic & English
  • Willing and flexible to travel extensively across Middle East markets

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