Chief Executive Officer

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Grocery Retail

Company: 60+ Premium Grocery Chain GCC

Location: Dubai UAE

Overview

Our client is a distinguished grocery retailer specializing in providing customers with premium, high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and an elevated shopping experience. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organization into the next stage of growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence, coupled with a passion for delivering excellence in the premium grocery sector.

A leader who can bring European brands and products to our shelves and cater for a multi cultured customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic vision to drive growth, profitability, and brand differentiation in the premium grocery market.
• Drive Sales, Merchandising, Product and Pricing standards.
• Identify market trends, customer preferences, and competitive dynamics to position the company as a leader in the industry.
• Foster innovation in product offerings, technology, and customer experience to stay ahead of the market.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set and achieve performance goals across all departments, including sales, marketing, supply chain, and human resources.
• Implement robust systems to track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.

Financial P&L

• Manage the company’s financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profit-and-loss accountability.
• Work with the CFO and board of directors to secure funding, optimize resource allocation, and drive sustainable growth.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards.

Team Leadership and Culture

• Inspire, mentor, and empower a high-performing leadership team and workforce.
• Cultivate a company culture that emphasizes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity.
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to ensure a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
• A track record of driving success through training, development and corporate leadership.

Customer and Brand Focus

• Champion the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional products and customer service.
• Maintain and enhance the company’s premium brand image through consistent messaging and marketing strategies.
• Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and build long-lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in executive leadership roles within the retail or grocery sector, with a preference for premium or luxury markets.
• A European or North American who has operated multi-country stores and formats.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with a history of driving growth and innovation.
• Financial acumen with experience in managing budgets, P&L, and funding strategies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire trust and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in e-commerce or digital transformation initiatives is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Retail Management, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

As the fastest and most disruptive grocery retailer in the GCC with double digit growth YOY, we are passionate about setting new standards in the grocery industry.

Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and exceptional service defines everything we do. We challenge the normal, deliver on our promise and our customers are loyal. Joining us as CEO offers a unique opportunity to lead a mission-driven organization and make a meaningful impact on customers, employees, and communities alike.

Are you the profile we’re looking for? We are not looking for profiles currently in the GCC; we want innovation, a fresh look, and a new perspective.

Package:

$400,000 NET ++