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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.