Operations Manager

Maandag®; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Maandag in Dubai is seeking a proactive Operations Coordinator to support our client’s expansion in the Middle East. The role requires hands-on multitasking, strong Excel skills, and an ability to manage diverse tasks across office, retail, and events.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, assist finance basics, and ensure smooth daily operations. English is mandatory; Arabic, Turkish, or Portuguese are a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Basic understanding of finance and accounting.
• Experience with operational coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
• English (mandatory).
• Arabic, Turkish, or Portuguese knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Basic understanding of finance and accounting.
• Experience with operational coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
• English (mandatory).
• Arabic, Turkish, or Portuguese (additional advantage).

Skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

English (mandatory)

Job description

Our Client holds exclusive distribution rights for selected Brazilian swimwear and resort wear brands across the Middle East and Turkey. The company is expanding its retail presence through mono-brand stores, partnerships with luxury hospitality venues, and e-commerce initiatives. Operations currently span both UAE and Turkey, including retail, logistics, finance, HR, legal coordination, vendor management, and business development activities.

About the Role

Independent thinker and self-starter. Strong work ethic. Open-minded and willing to learn. High sense of responsibility. Comfortable working in a startup environment. Hands-on approach to managing diverse tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Strong Excel proficiency
• Basic understanding of finance and accounting
• Experience with operational coordination
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously
• English (mandatory)
• Arabic, Turkish, or Portuguese (additional advantage)

Qualifications

• Strong Excel proficiency
• Basic understanding of finance and accounting
• Experience with operational coordination
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously
• English (mandatory)
• Arabic, Turkish, or Portuguese (additional advantage)

Required Skills

Flexible, who can thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Skills

Office based, 5 days per week. Office location: Dubai. Candidate should be available to travel between office, retail stores, warehouses, and events as required.