Our client is a Medium Size Company in the Perfumes & Cosmetics industry with high growth potential . They are seeking a highly experienced and strategic General Manager to lead their operations in Jeddah. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader capable of driving significant business growth, navigating market challenges, and implementing successful turnaround strategies.
Strategic Vision: Develop and execute comprehensive business plans to enhance brand market share and long-term profitability within the competitive KSA and GCC beauty landscape.
Business Turnaround: Lead high-impact turnaround initiatives to streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and revitalize underperforming business segments.
Financial Management: Oversee full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and capital allocation to ensure fiscal health.
Operational Excellence: Direct daily business operations across retail, distribution, and supply chain functions to ensure seamless service and product availability.
Market Expansion: Lead aggressive growth strategies, identifying new retail channels and expansion opportunities throughout the GCC region.
Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and inspire a diverse, high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and agility.
Stakeholder Reporting: Serve as the primary liaison to the Owners, providing transparent, data-driven reporting and strategic advisory on business performance and risk mitigation.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Experience: 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in a senior management capacity.
Expertise: Demonstrated success in turnaround challenges and strategic growth.
Market Exposure: Extensive experience within the GCC region; strong preference for candidates with direct, proven work history in KSA.
Languages: Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English (Bilingual).
Availability: Ability to join immediately or within a maximum of 30 days.