Regional Managing Director

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in off-grid power solutions seeks a Regional Managing Director based in Dubai. The role involves commercial leadership, full P&L responsibility, and driving growth across the Gulf Region and export markets in Africa and Asia. The ideal candidate will have significant senior management experience and a strong background in the mechanical or electrical manufacturing industries.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in senior management roles in mechanical or electrical industries.
• Proven commercial experience in Middle East and Africa.
• Experience in renewable energy sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for growth in UAE and export markets.
• Manage P&L, financial reports, and business plans.
• Lead team through effective recruitment and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Strategy Development

P&L Management

Channel Development

ERP Implementation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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Regional Managing Director - Based in Dubai UAE.

The Company

Our client is a well-established global leader in conventional and renewable off-grid power solutions. The company has established a strong presence and brand recognition in the off-grid power industry. Our client services clients globally in various markets and applications across residential, commercial, industrial, telecommunication, healthcare, data centres, and utility sectors.

This position reports to the Group Chief Executive Officer and is based in Dubai, UAE.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership. To develop and implement strategies for growth with a focus on the UAE, the broader Gulf Region and export markets across Africa and Asia.

Have full responsibility over P&L, financial reports, building annual business plans, achieving set targets in terms of revenue, margins, market share in sales and after-sales.

Setting up a company in Saudi, factory and aftermarket providing spare parts and service.

Manage the business unit team of direct and indirect reports through effective recruitment, development, performance management, and succession planning, to maximize team performance and achieve business unit objectives across all functions.

Developing and leading channel/distribution partnerships for export to Africa and Asia.

The Successful Applicant

• 10 years of experience in senior management roles in the mechanical or electrical manufacturing/industrial industries.
• Proven commercial experience in The Middle East and African markets, experience in international power and/or renewable energy companies is an advantage.
• Full P&L management experience.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage but not essential.
• Willingness to travel across Africa and The Middle East.
• Experience of ERP implementations- Microsoft Dynamics
• Any experience within Renewables (solar/battery-hybrid solutions) or gas generators will be an advantage.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting executive leadership opportunity to join a fast growth, ambitious market-leading business with a strong reputation and exciting future. The successful candidate will lead a successful Division and be a key member of the group leadership team.

This is a particularly exciting time for our client as it continues to build on its success and further develops its market expansion. The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating, rewarding and high-profile career within a genuinely exciting business, surrounded by a motivated and highly professional team. There is genuine potential for further career progression, based on ability.