Chief Operating Officer

Position Title: Chief Operating Officer Employment Type: Full Time Salary AED: up to 60,000 inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A Dubai-based enterprise, with a continuously growing portfolio of various industries including luxury fashion, couture accessories, and lifestyle brands. Job Description ? Lead and connect operations across all divisions: sourcing, product development, supply chain, and retail. ? Manage the global sourcing strategy and vendor relationships, especially with manufacturing partners in China and Asia. ? Drive business growth, profitability, and operational excellence, with full accountability for P&L performance, budgets, and business KPIs. ? Oversee product development timelines, costing, quality, and speed to market. Run store operations: performance, efficiency, customer experience, and expansion.

Qualifications

? Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Fashion Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is highly preferred. ? Extensive experience in the fashion/apparel industry, preferably with luxury or premium brands, with a strong understanding of international markets and industry dynamics. ? Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (mandatory) with strong business-level English communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with Chinese suppliers, manufacturers, and international business partners. ? Proven track record in full P&L management, including revenue growth, budgeting, financial forecasting, cost control, and profitability, with a solid understanding of the end-to-end fashion value chain from sourcing and product development to retail operations. How to Apply: Send your CV in word format to: JOBSRETAIL2020 AT GMAIL DOT COM and use “Chief Operating Officer” as email subject