Regional Managing Director

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in off-grid power solutions seeks a Regional Managing Director based in Dubai, UAE. The role involves strategic growth in international markets, P&L management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and international markets, with opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in senior management roles within mechanical or electrical sectors.
• Proven experience in Middle East and African markets.
• Willing to travel across Africa and the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement growth strategies focusing on export markets.
• Manage P&L, financial reports, and establish a company in Saudi Arabia.
• Lead the business unit team and develop distribution partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Strategic Planning

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

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, serving clients worldwide across various sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, telecommunication, healthcare, data centres, and utilities.

This position reports to the Group CEO and is based in Dubai, UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement growth strategies focusing on the UAE, Gulf Region, and export markets in Africa and Asia.
• Manage P&L, financial reports, business plans, and achieve targets in revenue, margins, market share, and after-sales.
• Establish a company in Saudi Arabia, including a factory and aftermarket services for spare parts and maintenance.
• Lead the business unit team through recruitment, development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Develop and lead channel and distribution partnerships for export to Africa and Asia.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 10 years in senior management roles within the mechanical or electrical manufacturing/industrial sectors.
• Proven experience in Middle East and African markets; experience in international power or renewable energy companies is advantageous.
• Full P&L management experience.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus but not mandatory.
• Willing to travel across Africa and the Middle East.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience in renewables (solar, battery-hybrid solutions) or gas generators is a plus.

The Opportunity

This role offers a chance to lead a fast-growing, market-leading business with a strong reputation. The successful candidate will lead a division and be part of the group leadership team, with potential for further career growth.