Manolya FZ LLC is a Dubai-based lifestyle brand holding company headquartered in Dubai. Our mission is to build and represent next-generation lifestyle and consumer product brands across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey (MAT region), with a focus on women, kids, Gen Z, and Millennial consumers.

We partner with international brands to bring their collections to the GCC market through a multi-channel distribution model that spans e-commerce marketplaces, physical retail, and direct-to-consumer platforms.

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ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a hands-on Buying & Sales Executive who will be the commercial engine behind our brand portfolio. This is not a management role, it is a doing role. You will own the full cycle from selecting the right products for the GCC market, to getting them listed on the region's leading platforms, to driving sell-through in both digital and physical channels.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of the UAE and GCC retail landscape, a strong instinct for what Millennial and Gen Z women are buying today, and existing relationships with platform buyers, retailers, and influencers across the region.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Buying & Merchandising

• Select seasonal collections for women's and kids' categories across Manolya's represented brands, choosing the right products, colorways, sizes, and quantities suited to UAE and GCC consumer taste and climate

• Apply deep knowledge of GCC shopping behavior, cultural sensitivities, and the regional retail calendar (Ramadan, Eid, Back to School, National Days) to inform buying decisions

• Build buy plans that reflect the spending patterns and style preferences of Millennial and Gen Z women in the region

• Liaise directly with international brand principals to place orders, confirm availability, and manage delivery timelines

• Maintain a clean and accurate product master file including SKUs, descriptions, pricing, imagery, and sizing guides

Channel Sales & Marketplace Management

• Onboard Manolya's brands onto the region's key e-commerce platforms: Namshi, Ounass, Noon, Amazon.ae, and Mumzworld

• Manage vendor/seller accounts on each platform including product listings, content, pricing, promotions, and inventory feeds

• Negotiate shelf space, featured placements, and campaign participation with platform buyers and account managers

• Monitor platform performance — sell-through, ranking, returns — and continuously optimize listings for the target demographic

• Identify and pursue emerging channels popular with Gen Z in the region including TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping, and others

Physical Retail

• Identify and pitch wholesale and consignment opportunities with physical retailers across the UAE and GCC relevant to women's and kids' categories

• Build and manage ongoing relationships with retail buyers and manage reorder cycles

• Conduct regular store visits to monitor product placement, stock levels, and brand presentation on the shop floor

Influencer & Marketing Activation

• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to align product priorities, campaign timing, and channel activity with the buying calendar

• Support marketing-driven initiatives and provide commercial input to ensure all activity translates into measurable sales growth

Reporting & Operations

• Track weekly and monthly sell-through by brand, channel, category, and SKU

• Flag slow movers early and propose markdown, promotional, or bundling solutions

• Coordinate with the logistics team on inbound shipments, warehousing, and last-mile delivery readiness

• Report directly to the Managing Partner with a monthly performance dashboard per brand and channel
   

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on buying, merchandising, or channel sales experience specifically in the UAE and GCC market — this is non-negotiable

• Proven track record of selecting and managing women's and/or kids' fashion or lifestyle product assortments for the GCC consumer

• Deep understanding of Millennial and Gen Z shopping behavior, brand preferences, and digital consumption habits in the region

• Direct experience onboarding brands or products onto GCC e-commerce platforms (Namshi, Ounass, Noon, Amazon.ae, or Mumzworld)

• Existing relationships with platform buyers, category managers, or retail buyers in the UAE and GCC

• Experience coordinating with or managing influencer and content creator relationships in the region

 

Preferred

• Background in fashion, apparel, lifestyle, or consumer products — ideally across both women's and kids' categories

• Experience working with international brand principals or distributors across buying and order management

• Familiarity with GCC retail seasonality and cultural calendar as it applies to product and promotional planning

• Exposure to physical retail operations including wholesale, consignment, and in-store execution

• Comfortable working in a lean, startup-style environment with high ownership and minimal structure

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• A ground-floor opportunity to shape the commercial direction of a fast-growing regional lifestyle brand company

• Direct access and collaboration with the Managing Partner and leadership team

• Work across a diverse portfolio of international lifestyle brands with real market white space in the GCC

• A performance-driven culture that rewards ownership, initiative, and results

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience

 

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and a brief note on the most relevant GCC buying or sales experience you have directly to: info@manolya.co

Applications without demonstrable GCC market experience will not be considered.