Managing Director - Bahrain

talabat; Manama; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Managing Director of Bahrain, where you'll lead the charge in enhancing operational performance and driving growth across food and Q-commerce sectors. In this pivotal role, you'll have full P&L responsibility, collaborate with C-level executives, and shape strategies that will redefine the marketplace. Your leadership will inspire a diverse team, streamline operations, and leverage data for impactful decision-making. If you're passionate about innovation and ready to navigate dynamic challenges to unlock new growth avenues, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in driving successful operations and implementing core strategies.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience in building teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategy and business plan for talabat in Bahrain.
• Maximize synergies across teams and build a culture of growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Operational Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

About The Opportunity

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:

1. Shape a seamless, effective operating model, across all business verticals (food & Q-commerce)
2. Maximize synergies across teams, programs and verticals, and build a culture of growth
3. Define quarterly OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and priorities for Bahrain team
4. 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:

1. Designing and executing the strategy and business plan for talabat in Bahrain
2. Preparing and negotiating annual budgets, ensuring EBITDA targets are met on a monthly, quarterly & annual basis, and recommending additional investments if necessary
3. Leading a large, diverse team across multiple programs and verticals
4. 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
5. Identifying and analyzing opportunities for accelerated growth across various programs and verticals
6. Leveraging data to drive decision making, whether to address day-to-day problems, or tackle long term opportunities
7. Launching local, regional, and global transformational programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that can scale globally

What you need to be successful

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 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.
2. Experienced in uncovering problems and designing solutions for dynamic and fast-paced businesses.
3. You are passionate about your work and adept at navigating complex systems daily to deliver business impact.
4. 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).
5. Strong people leadership skills; experience in leading and building strong teams and culture.

Who we are

Since launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability to its customers. talabat’s local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region.

We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities daily.

At talabat, we foster an innovative environment where our talabaty employees can strive to create a positive impact across the region through the use of our platform.