Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ with a record of conceptualising business strategies, transforming operating models, and empowering workforces to rapidly scale and ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐จ๐ซ ๐-๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ across Middle Eastern and European markets. Known for directing/inspiring cross-functional ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฌ+ people and ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ ๐ $ ๐ฏ๐๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ to steer all business aspects, surrounding operations, merchandising, logistics, buying, category management, and marketing. ๐ง๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ with a reputation for elevating margin and turnover of underperforming retail brands by optimising buying strategy, introducing category management/supplier scorecards, eliminating discounts on bestsellers, and reducing headcount.
Boutique consultancy focusing on retail and e-commerce, supporting market entries, scaling up and turnarounds with a focus on delivering high-impact solutions to our customers. Current projects include Franchise expansion of retail brands into the GCC and India, Franchise expansion of Kitchen and Bath concepts in the GCC, Training of retail teams, and Creating innovative e-commerce concepts.
Working on a project launching TWO eCommerce marketplaces in Oman, A B2C marketplace (Xhawi.com) and a B2B2x marketplace, yet to be launched.
๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐: Deliver leadership to streamline business operations while overseeing the successful scaling and turnaround of Nabay.com. Conceptualise aggressive strategies, set long-term business goals, and execute innovative marketing plans to drive rapid business growth. Introduce category management and secure new delivery services through specialist 3PL providers locally and regionally. โข Direct a team of 9 members, including two outsourced developers in India, to expand the business across KSA and UAE markets. โข Boosted potential revenue growth in tier 2 markets by developing a franchise model for the platform for launch in Q2 2023 โข Design a roadmap to drive technical improvement that enhances team efficiency. Strengthen the team's capability by recruiting a Head of Operation and a new Logistics Expert. โข Enhance consumer experience by integrating innovative features to the landing page, including "meet the brand" and "flash deals." โข Launching a "refer a friend" programme with a โlow-techโ solution, to avoid initial development hours and roll out faster. โข Propel business expansion by signing several international brands and purchasing customer databases of two platforms. โข Ensure long-term sustainability of the organisation by working to secure 2nd round funding in liaison with the Chairman
๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐: Provided strategic direction to steer logistical operations and drive retail and e-commerce business expansion into the KSA market. Led a team of 5 members to manage three eCommerce channels, including Jysk.ae, Noon.com, and call centre sales. Planned market entry and rollout of Ecommerce and retail stores in Saudi Arabia. โข Realised a 43% reduction in last-mile delivery cost by eliminating operational inefficiencies and bringing strategic innovations. โข Improved delivery speed and service quality by integrating new channels for eCommerce and retail