Country Manager UAE
Core
Lead the establishment, development, and strategic growth of DONE's operations in the UAE from zero, taking full ownership of commercial, legal, operational, and financial aspects.
Role type
Senior IC country manager (market creation)
Builds
End-to-end supply chain solutions for distributors and trading businesses in the UAE
Domain
International trade, trade finance, logistics, import/export
Required skills
Strategic leadership, P&L ownership, business development, team building, contract negotiation, risk assessment, financial planning, operational management, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Experience in banking/factoring/trade finance, building a business from scratch, knowledge of UAE business environment, fluency in Arabic and English, entrepreneurial mindset
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define and execute UAE market strategy, manage full deal lifecycle operations, develop and manage import financing programs, build and lead a local sales team, negotiate contracts with importers and distributors, oversee financial planning and budgeting, interface with legal and compliance functions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC