Interwood Mobel Hiring “Country Head” at Dubai || August-2025
Exciting Career Opportunity at Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Ltd. — where innovation meets professional growth.
Interwood Mobel is committed to cultivating a workplace culture that promotes continuous learning, professional development, and inclusive growth. Through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, we empower our team members to reach their full potential. Embracing diversity and creativity, Interwood values individuals from all backgrounds who contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Country Head – Dubai to lead Interwood’s entry and expansion into the UAE market.
Details are as follows:
Position Title: Country Head
Location: Dubai
Position Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Country Head – Dubai to lead Interwood’s entry and expansion into the UAE market. This role will oversee all local operations, business development, and strategic decision-making while acting as the organization’s primary representative in the UAE. The Country Head will be responsible for building Interwood’s brand presence through our standard and non-standard product line, B2B partnerships, and digital channels, while also advising leadership on investment priorities, market expansion, and long-term growth strategies.
Requirements and Experience:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field. MBA preferred.
- 10–15 years of proven leadership experience in furniture, fit-out, building materials, or construction industries, preferably in UAE or GCC.
- Strong background in sales, business development, and investment decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to establish partnerships with developers, architects, and contractors.
- Experience in managing cross-border operations, logistics, and regulatory frameworks in UAE.
- Deep understanding of mid-premium furniture, KDW, and construction-related value chains.
- Strong financial acumen with prior exposure to P&L ownership and strategic investments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse cultures.
Job Responsibilities:
This position will report directly to the Group Executive Team in Pakistan and work closely with Business Development, Operations, and Finance leaders to ensure smooth execution of the UAE Go-to-Market strategy.
1. Strategic Leadership & Market Development
- Lead Interwood’s UAE operations, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and GTM (Go-to-Market) phases.
- Identify and prioritize target markets, expansion areas, and investment opportunities.
- Develop and implement scalable strategies for market entry through our standard and non-standard products (Home Furniture, Office Furniture, Kitchen, Doors and Wardrobes), B2B partnerships, and digital channels.
- Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to guide executive decision-making.
2. Business Development & Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, developers, and real estate partners (e.g., Emaar, BRB).
- Secure projects and establish credibility through reference showcases.
- Drive business pipeline generation and ensure high conversion from leads to projects.
- Explore strategic partnerships with eCommerce platforms (Amazon, Noon) and local retailers.
3. Operations & Delivery Management
- Oversee DMCC entity setup, JAFZA warehousing, VAT registration, and compliance.
- Ensure timely execution of projects, maintaining Dubai-compliant quality standards.
- Coordinate with Pakistan’s supply chain team for just-in-time manufacturing, duty-free SKUs, and logistics readiness.
- Manage installation subcontractors and enforce strict SLA and CX performance metrics.
4. Financial & Governance Oversight
- Develop financial projections and monitor UAE P&L performance.
- Optimize resource allocation while ensuring cost-efficient, asset-light operations.
- Maintain transparency and accountability in local financial and operational decisions.
5. Team Leadership & Culture
- Provide strategic direction to the UAE team (Administrator, BD Executive, future hires).
- Build a high-performance culture aligned with Interwood’s values of Love for Customer, Re-imagine, Transparency, and Collaboration.
- Act as the key cultural ambassador for Interwood in Dubai, ensuring brand equity is maintained across stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Competitive monthly salary (to be discussed based on experience).
- Performance-based incentives linked to project delivery and revenue generation.
- Sweet Equity entitlement in Interwood Dubai operations, aligned with organizational performance.
- Standard UAE employment benefits as per law (visa, medical, etc.).
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