General Manager - Amazon Business MENA

The General Manager will take end-to-end ownership of Amazon Business expansion across MENA combining commercial leadership with market development product strategy organizational management and financial accountability The role will shape how Amazon serves professionals small and medium businesses enterprises institutions and other B2B customers across the region Success will depend on building a scalable operating model identifying customer needs prioritizing investment opportunities and aligning multiple functions around clear growth and profitability objectives Key Responsibilities Own the P amp L for Amazon Business operations and expansion across MENA Define the regional business strategy growth priorities investment roadmap and performance objectives Lead cross-functional ownership across Marketing Sales and Product Influence Technology category finance operations and other supporting teams without relying solely on direct authority Establish commercial priorities based on customer needs market potential competitive activity and industry trends Build and scale the Amazon Business proposition for customers ranging from individual professionals to large institutions Translate regional customer requirements into product sales and marketing initiatives Drive revenue growth while maintaining disciplined focus on profitability and long-term business value Set measurable business targets and review performance against financial and operational goals Identify market opportunities and develop plans for customer acquisition retention and account growth Prioritize product capabilities and business initiatives according to strategic impact Coordinate regional launches and ensure teams remain aligned on dependencies timelines and execution Develop long-term plans that account for competitive dynamics customer behavior and emerging B2B commerce trends Solve complex business problems through structured analysis innovative thinking and decisive execution Present strategy investment priorities performance results and recommendations to senior executives Build a high-performing organization capable of operating effectively in a rapidly expanding business Drive organizational change across partner teams where new processes or priorities are required Maintain strong customer and quality focus across all commercial and product decisions Balance strategic planning with direct involvement in day-to-day business performance Strengthen collaboration across regional and global Amazon Business teams Skills Set P amp L management Business unit leadership B2B marketplace strategy Regional business expansion Commercial strategy Strategic planning Revenue growth Profitability management Product strategy Sales leadership Marketing leadership Cross-functional management Executive stakeholder management Business development Customer segmentation Market analysis Competitive analysis Financial planning Investment prioritization Organizational leadership Change management Go-to-market strategy Business performance management Product prioritization Customer experience Executive presentations Regional expansion E-commerce Marketplace operations Why Join Us This position offers the opportunity to build Amazon Business across MENA at an early stage of regional expansion The General Manager will have direct influence over strategy financial performance product direction customer acquisition and organizational design while helping establish a major B2B marketplace for one of the world s largest digital commerce companies The role provides unusually broad leadership exposure across commercial product technology and customer functions It is suited to an executive who wants ownership of a high-growth business and the opportunity to shape how companies across the region purchase products and services online Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a technical, analytical, business, or related discipline.Significant leadership experience managing a complex business, business unit, marketplace, or commercial organization.Strong P&L ownership and financial management capability.Experience leading cross-functional teams across areas such as Sales, Marketing, Product, and Technology.Proven ability to define and execute long-term growth strategies.Strong commercial judgment supported by analytical and customer-focused decision making.Comfortable operating in entrepreneurial environments where new business models are still being developed.Able to influence senior executives and secure alignment across multiple organizations.Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively.Experienced in prioritizing investments and initiatives according to customer and financial impact.Capable of leading through ambiguity while maintaining execution discipline.MBA or equivalent postgraduate business qualification is highly desirable.Experience developing or scaling B2B, marketplace, e-commerce, or technology-enabled businesses is highly relevant.

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