General Manager – GCC

Role Description The General Manager – GCC will lead Kin’s growth and operations across the Gulf Cooperation Council region, with a primary base in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This full-time, hybrid role involves overseeing regional strategy, managing key client relationships, and driving revenue growth, while allowing flexibility for some work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting and executing the regional go-to-market plan, identifying and closing new business opportunities, and nurturing long-term partnerships with community-first brands and creators. The General Manager will build and manage local teams, coordinate cross-functional efforts with product, marketing, and operations, and ensure that Kin’s AI-driven platform is effectively adopted and utilized in the region. The role also includes monitoring market trends, ensuring operational excellence, managing budgets and forecasts, and reporting performance to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven regional leadership experience in the GCC, with a track record of managing P&L, setting strategy, and delivering sustainable growth.
• Strong background in creator economy, digital marketing, or community-led brand building, ideally within beauty, lifestyle, or consumer sectors.
• Ability to develop and execute market entry and expansion strategies, including sales planning, partnership development, and key account management.
• Experience leading and mentoring diverse teams, fostering an inclusive, performance-oriented culture, and managing cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfort working with AI-driven or SaaS platforms, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into clear value for clients and partners.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Familiarity with GCC regulatory and business environments, including local commercial practices and cultural norms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Willingness to be based in Dubai in a hybrid working model, with travel across GCC markets as needed.