Managing Director - Bahrain

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management) Nationality: Any Nationality Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

talabat is the leading food and Q-commerce marketplace in Bahrain, delivering food, groceries & more to thousands of customers on a daily basis. We are currently seeking a new Managing Director of Bahrain to elevate the performance of the existing organisation and simplify its operating model, maximising synergies between functions and verticals. As a senior member of the talabat Management team, you will represent the local voice to the regional leadership teams and be the ultimate owner of the full P&L on a strategic, tactical, and day-to-day level. This role reports into the Chief Business Officer (CBO) and will also work closely with other C-level executives at talabat to:

• Shape a seamless, effective operating model, across all business verticals (food & Q-commerce)
• Maximize synergies across teams, programs and verticals, and build a culture of growth
• Define quarterly OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and priorities for Bahrain team
• Act as the key 'customer' for the Product and Technology organization, collaborating to set priorities and solve problems

You will have full ownership of the performance and P&L of Bahrain, which includes:

• Designing and executing the strategy and business plan for talabat in Bahrain
• Preparing and negotiating annual budgets, ensuring EBITDA targets are met on a monthly, quarterly & annual basis, and recommending additional investments if necessary
• Leading a large, diverse team across multiple programs and verticals
• Overseeing day-to-day operations in key functions such as logistics, marketing, sales, performance and partnerships, while representing the company in legal matters, public relations, communications, and government relations
• Identifying and analyzing opportunities for accelerated growth across various programs and verticals
• Leveraging data to drive decision making, whether to address day-to-day problems, or tackle long term opportunities
• Launching local, regional, and global transformational programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that can scale globally

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• A proven track record in driving successful operations, and implementing core strategies that impact both top-line and bottom-line results, preferably in leadership positions.
• Experienced in uncovering problems and designing solutions for dynamic and fast-paced businesses.
• You are passionate about your work and adept at navigating complex systems daily to deliver business impact.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic in mindset, with a mission to unlock new avenues of growth for talabat, whether by expanding our food business, further scaling our Q-commerce business, or growing our ecosystem products (i.e. Subscription, Rewards, Fintech).
• Strong people leadership skills; experience in leading and building strong teams and culture.

Company Industry

• IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area

• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Research
• Digital Marketing

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