Senior Manager - Commercial

JOB TITLE
Senior Manager - Commercial | MAF Retail | Head Office UAE

ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Manager – Commercial Promotions takes end-to-end ownership of the Promotions workstream. Building on the initial foundations already in place, the role holder will design, build and embed a cross-functional promotions operating model – from strategy and planning through execution and post-evaluation – aligning Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations around one integrated promotional process.

ROLE PROFILE

- Role purpose (adapted): development of best-in-class commercial processes and standards
- Concept Rollout: guarantee implementation of best practices and ensure standardization in all countries.
- Coordination with Internal Stakeholders: working with Data Analytics and Merchandising & Sourcing teams to recommend appropriate solutions to develop & implement strategy.
- Project Management: Overseeing the development and execution from ideation to commercialization, cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring milestones are met.
- Risk Management: identifying risks and setting up ways to reduce them.
- Workstream ownership and build-up: Assess the current state, define the target operating model (processes, governance, roles and responsibilities/RACI, tools) and lead its implementation. Turn early structures into scalable standards.
- Prototyping and Testing/pilots: test before rolling out,
- Setting Goals: clear objectives aligned with leadership strategy.

REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s Degree with management specialization .
- Master’s in business administration is advantage.
- 7–10 years overall and 5+ years in retail.
- 8–10+ years of experience, with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects or programs, ideally in retail, FMCG or consulting.
- Demonstrated experience building functions, processes or operating models from scratch (greenfield or turnaround).
- Retail commercial background: trading, category, pricing or promotions.

WHAT WE OFFER

- At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.