Managing director

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Managing Director of Bahrain to elevate the performance of our existing organisation and simplify its operating model, maximising synergies between functions and verticals.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape a seamless, effective operating model across all business verticals (food & Q-commerce)
• Maximise synergies across teams, programs and verticals, and build a culture of growth
• Define quarterly OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and priorities for the Bahrain team
• Act as the key 'customer' for the Product and Technology organization, collaborating to set priorities and solve problems

Performance Ownership

You will have full ownership of the performance and P&L of Bahrain, including:

• Designing and executing the strategy and business plan for talabat in Bahrain
• Preparing and negotiating annual budgets, ensuring EBITDA targets are met on a monthly, quarterly & annual basis, and recommending additional investments if necessary
• Leading a large, diverse team across multiple programs and verticals
• Overseeing day-to-day operations in key functions such as logistics, marketing, sales, performance and partnerships, while representing the company in legal matters, public relations, communications, and government relations
• Identifying and analysing opportunities for accelerated growth across various programs and verticals
• Leveraging data to drive decision making, whether to address day-to-day problems, or tackle long term opportunities

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A proven track record in driving successful operations, and implementing core strategies that impact both top-line and bottom-line results, preferably in leadership positions
• Experience in uncovering problems and designing solutions for dynamic and fast-paced businesses
• You are passionate about your work and adept at navigating complex systems daily to deliver business impact
• Entrepreneurial and strategic in mindset, with a mission to unlock new avenues of growth for talabat
• Strong people leadership skills; experience in leading and building strong teams and culture