Regional Category Leader — Africa Cluster

Women First Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Women First Jobs in Dubai seeks a seasoned Leader to head the Africa Cluster from the UAE, driving strategic growth, profitability, and long-term market share across the region. The role requires shaping vendor partnerships, digital and omnichannel strategies, and high-impact stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of senior leadership experience, deep P&L accountability, and a proven ability to execute growth initiatives in complex, multi-country environments.

Qualifications

• P&L management at scale.
• Proven track record in developing and executing growth strategies.
• Ability to identify and strategize new opportunities.
• Understanding of operational complexity in large organizations.
• Experience in managing teams across functions.
• Knowledge of distribution and logistics dynamics.
• Familiarity with omnichannel and Everything-as-a-service models.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the business and drive strategic and operational growth.
• Oversee talent development to scale organizational capacity.

Skills

P&L management

Growth strategy

Identify opportunities

Operational excellence

Team leadership

Distribution & logistics

Omnichannel & As-a-service

Job description

Women First Jobs in Dubai seeks a seasoned Leader to head the Africa Cluster from the UAE, driving strategic growth, profitability, and long-term market share across the region. The role requires shaping vendor partnerships, digital and omnichannel strategies, and high-impact stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of senior leadership experience, deep P&L accountability, and a proven ability to execute growth initiatives in complex, multi-country environments.