Head of Beauty Operations - Qatar

Chalhoub Group

  • Lusail, Qatar
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHTFor over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewelry, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality - bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse - the Group's innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalyzed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.Sustainability is at the core of the Group's strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.What you'll be doingAs Head of Beauty Operations you will lead the brands and be part of growing the beauty business in Qatar. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep market knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building brands and teams in a high-growth environment. You will:
  • Lead the commercial strategy, marketing, and retail operations for a portfolio of regional and international beauty brands.
  • Drive market growth, retail expansion, and brand positioning with a tailored approach to the Qatari market
  • Manage key retailer relationships
  • Own the full P&L and drive profitability across retail, distribution, and e-commerce channels.
  • Collaborate with regional and brand partners to develop impactful activations and commercial strategies.
  • Mentor and lead a diverse team; promote collaboration, performance, and development.
What you'll need to succeed
  • You will be a seasoned commercial leader with 10+ years of experience in retail, beauty, luxury, or related consumer industries.
  • You would be based in Qatar or would have a deep understanding and past experience in the Qatar market and strong retailer network.
  • Fluent in Arabic and English
  • Skilled in P&L management, negotiations, team leadership, and strategic planning.
  • A servant leader with a hands-on approach to operations, people-focused, and highly collaborative.
  • Background in beauty is ideal, but candidates with strong Qatar market experience from adjacent categories (e.g. fashion, accessories) will also be considered
  • You would be holding a current Qatar residence, be eligible to a residence or open to relocate to Qatar for the role
  • What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.We recognize the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.We Invite All Applicants to ApplyIt Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

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