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UAE - Dubai
TGP International is looking for an experienced and highly creative Senior Associate / Associate Director to join its studio.<br><br>TGP International is a global hospitality consultancy based in London, Dubai, and Cairo. We partner with ambitious brands, clients, and entrepreneurs to turn their visions into successful hospitality experiences through concept development, interior design, branding and graphic design, advisory, franchising, operations, and project management. Our multidisciplinary team brings together interior designers, brand designers, strategists, advisors, chefs, and hospitality operators. This combination of creative and commercial expertise makes TGP an exciting environment for people who are passionate about food, hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.<br><br>We are looking for someone who shares that passion. Someone inspired by the opportunity to create world-class restaurants, bars, food halls, and hospitality destinations, and who understands how exceptional design can transform the guest experience.<br><br>While TGP is an established international consultancy, we retain a strong entrepreneurial spirit. This is a senior role within our Interior Design team, offering significant studio responsibility, client exposure, and the opportunity to contribute directly to exciting hospitality projects.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Design Expertise<br><br>Deliver world class creative solutions across multiple small, medium, and large-scale projects simultaneously, and across multiple geographies (UK, Europe, Asia and Middle East) Lead projects and the creative process from concept to delivery; with proven track record of strong design narrative where storytelling remains at the heart of the project throughout its development Lead and contribute hands-on to concept development and design presentations, test fits, spatial planning, and 3D models, with a strong focus on guest experience and operational functionality Review detailed drawing packages, finishes and FF&E specifications ensuring technical requirements and design intent are successfully co-ordinated, including liaising effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers throughout the design and delivery process Demonstrate deep knowledge of design detailing, materials, finishes, fixtures and furniture, including fabrication and construction processes Build and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, makers, and other industry partners<br><br>Project Leadership & Management<br><br>Take accountability for the successful creative and commercial delivery of projects to TGP's quality standards Maintain oversight and remain actively involved and hands-on throughout the entire project process, from initial concept through to design development, documentation, and delivery Make informed decisions regarding project resourcing, priorities, workflows, and allocation of responsibilities across internal teams including weekly resource tracking and coordination of project scheduling Manage projects effectively against agreed programmes, budgets, contractual scope of services, and commercial requirements Identify project risks and challenges early and work proactively with leadership team to resolve them Provide clear and timely reporting to the leadership team on project progress, resourcing, and key issues<br><br>Team Development & Management<br><br>Foster a collaborative and supportive environment in which knowledge and best practice are openly shared Lead, mentor and train junior team members to support their professional and creative development, and maximise team performance and quality design output Support department resource planning, forecasting, project allocation and ad-hoc department admin Manage workloads and workflows across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring teams are appropriately supported Contribute positively to TGP's studio culture and help maintain an environment that encourages collaboration and creativity<br><br>Client Engagement<br><br>Proactively manage existing client relationships, ensuring that opportunities for repeat work are maximised Present creative concepts and design thinking clearly, confidently, and persuasively to senior client stakeholders Actively engage with opportunities to develop new business, enhancing internal and external communications via events, forums, and publications Support the preparation of fee bids, RFPs, and fee negotiations on projects<br><br>Software Proficiency<br><br>Adobe Suite Auto CADSketch UpPower Point Microsoft Office<br><br>Experience with the following would be advantageous:<br><br>Miro Asana<br><br>The role is based in our Covent Garden studio in London, with a hybrid working model of three days per week in the studio, and two days working remotely from home.<br><br>Requirements<br><br>What we are looking for:<br><br>We are looking for an accomplished hospitality designer and creative leader who combines exceptional design ability with strong project, team, and client leadership.<br><br>The successful candidate will have:<br><br> 10+ years' professional experience in interior design or interior architecture, with significant experience in hospitality and F&B environments An outstanding portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative quality across restaurants, food halls, bars, and other hospitality and commercial environments having worked through Riba stages 1-6 A proven ability to develop emotive, narrative-driven, and design-led concepts and experiences, across projects of varying scales and geographies Strong creative leadership, with the ability to take projects from initial concept and storytelling through design development and delivery, including technical and construction expertise The confidence and experience to operate autonomously, with minimal supervision from leadership team Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with experience developing and managing design teams Commercial awareness and an understanding of project programmes, budgets/value engineering, contracts, fees, and resourcing Excellent client-facing, presentation, and communication skills A collaborative, adaptable, no-ego approach, and a commitment to contributing positively to studio culture A bachelor's degree in interior design, Interior Architecture or a related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional qualification The right to work in the UK<br><br>Benefits<br><br>TGP International employee benefits:<br><br>Hybrid work arrangement: three days in the office and two days working remotely Company incentive scheme offering up to 5 to 10 per cent for introductions and 5 per cent for successful closures Remote work flexibility: one additional week per year to work remotely from your home country, which can be combined with up to two consecutive weeks of annual leave Structured professional development through a dedicated coaching and mentoring program Annual company gathering: a global team event bringing together employees from all offices An employee recognition program: regular recognition initiatives celebrating outstanding performance and contributions
UAE - Dubai
We're Hiring: Sales Executive - Fresh Produce, HORECA & Retail About Mikhman Produce Mikhman Produce is a Dubai-based fresh produce company focused on sourcing, ripening, distributing, and supplying quality fresh produce across the UAE market. We serve customers across retail, e-commerce, wholesale, foodservice, and HORECA channels, with a strong current focus on green avocados, ripe avocado programmes, and value-added avocado products. We are part of a wider African avocado value chain that connects farmer networks, export processing, UAE import compliance, ripening, distribution, and customer feedback. Our work is built around quality, traceability, compliance, consistency, and long-term customer partnerships. Our Story Mikhman was built on a simple belief: African avocados can perform at a high global standard when they are managed through a disciplined technical value chain. We are not simply buying and selling fruit. We work to control product quality from source to customer, protect customer margins, reduce waste, and build trustworthy supply programmes. Our growth is quality-led and demand-driven. We believe the best fresh produce businesses are built through consistency, product knowledge, operational discipline, and long-term relationships rather than one-off transactions. Our Culture and Working Environment Mikhman is a hands-on, fast-moving, and practical working environment. We value people who take ownership, communicate clearly, follow through, care about the quality of the product, and understand that customer trust is built through consistency. Our team works closely across sales, operations, quality, logistics, and finance. The right person must be comfortable working with targets, weekly reporting, customer visits, product feedback, and fast-moving market conditions. We value:· Quality and attention to detail in every customer interaction and product decision.· Honesty and accountability in communication, reporting, and follow-up.· Customer trust built through reliability, responsiveness, and product consistency.· Teamwork across sales, quality, operations, logistics, and finance.· Discipline in forecasting, pipeline management, pricing, collections support, and execution.· Growth mindset with a willingness to learn, improve, and help build the company. About the Role We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Sales Executive to help grow our customer base across HORECA, retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and fresh produce channels. This is a hands-on growth role for someone who enjoys visiting customers, building relationships, identifying opportunities, closing sales, and managing accounts with discipline and professionalism. The ideal candidate should be more than an order taker. We are looking for a relationship builder and business developer who can understand customer needs, protect product value, and build a serious fresh produce sales portfolio in the UAE market. Key Responsibilities· Develop and manage customer accounts across HORECA, retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and fresh produce channels.· Identify, approach, and acquire new customers in the UAE market.· Build strong relationships with chefs, procurement teams, retailers, distributors, foodservice operators, and fresh produce buyers.· Manage customer enquiries, pricing discussions, order follow-ups, LPO follow-ups, delivery requirements, and regular account communication.· Prepare weekly sales forecasts by customer, product, and expected volume.· Maintain a clear sales pipeline and submit regular sales updates to management.· Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to ensure customer requirements are properly fulfilled.· Support collection follow-ups in coordination with Finance, while maintaining professional customer relationships.· Track customer complaints, lost sales, customer feedback, competitor activity, and market opportunities.· Protect pricing discipline and payment terms in line with company policy.· Contribute to the development of the company's long-term sales strategy and future sales growth structure. Required Experience and Skills· Minimum 3 years of sales experience, preferably in fresh produce, FMCG, foodservice, HORECA, retail, wholesale, or distribution.· Existing relationships in the UAE foodservice, hotel, restaurant, catering, retail, or wholesale produce market will be an advantage.· Proven ability to manage customer relationships and grow accounts.· Strong communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.· Comfortable working with sales targets, forecasts, pipeline updates, and weekly reporting.· UAE market knowledge preferred.· UAE driving experience will be an advantage.· English communication required; additional languages will be an advantage.· Must be disciplined, self-driven, honest, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment. The Person We Are Looking For The right candidate should be:· commercially minded and target-driven;· customer-focused and relationship-oriented;· disciplined with follow-ups and reporting;· confident visiting customers and developing new accounts;· able to understand product quality and customer expectations;· comfortable coordinating with operations, quality, logistics, and finance;· resilient under pressure and mature in communication;· hungry to grow with the company. Compensation and Growth· Monthly salary: AED 6,000 - AED 10,000, depending on experience.· Monthly sales performance bonus.· Client acquisition incentives.· Profit-sharing opportunity on new business developed.· Long-term growth incentives may be considered for exceptional performance, loyalty, and measurable contribution. Performance Expectations The Sales Executive will be measured on practical, business-focused results, including:· new customers acquired;· active customers retained;· repeat sales and portfolio growth;· sales volume and profitable sales growth;· customer visit activity;· forecast accuracy;· customer feedback and complaint follow-up;· payment discipline and collection support;· quality of weekly pipeline and sales reporting. How to Apply Interested candidates should send their CV and a short summary of their UAE sales experience in foodservice, HORECA, retail, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, or fresh produce. The summary should include the sales channels they have worked in, the types of customers they have managed, and any relevant achievements in account growth or customer acquisition. Email : admin@mikhman.comEmail Subject: Application - Sales Executive Location: Dubai, UAEOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UAE - Abu Dhabi
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<span><br>START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US<br>JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the city's lively downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service. Soaring above Sheikh Zayed Road, our bustling and dynamic 5-star hotel is one of the tallest in the world, consisting of two towers with 1608 rooms and boasts awe-inspiring views of the water and Dubai cityscape. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or a workout in the fitness center before easing tired muscles with a massage at Saray Spa. Sample the flavors of the world at our 10 restaurants and lounges, which offer Japanese, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. For those planning an event in downtown Dubai, UAE our hotel offers 80,000 square feet of adaptable space, including a striking ballroom and outdoor venues. Explore, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera which are all minutes away.<br>LOVE WHAT YOU DO EVEN MORE<br>At JW Marriott®, treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we treat our associates. Because we believe it takes people who genuinely love what they do to create a truly extraordinary experience. <br>Here at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, we are looking for talented individuals, to join our amazing family and in return we are able to offer you the following: <br>An amazing career opportunity to not just work with us but open opportunities worldwide with our extensive portfolio of hotels. <br>Learning opportunities with some of the best professionals the region has to offer.<br>We aim to promote our associates within as soon as the opportunity arises, so we hope to see you progress your career in line with our training and promotion schedule. <br>A competitive salary with excellent benefits which include accommodation, meals on duty, Transportation, and:<br>World class training and development, including leadership development.<br>Recognition programs.<br>Discounted accommodation in over 8,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 8,000!<br>Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars.<br>Discounts for your friends and family.<br>Unlimited career opportunities (Internationally and locally)<br>Medical and Life insurance<br>Amazing support to ensure you have all the tools you require to complete your day-to-day tasks. <br>OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:<br>Communicate service needs to chefs and stewards throughout functions. Total charges for group functions, and prepare and present checks to group contacts for payment. Ensure banquet rooms, restaurants, and coffee breaks are ready for service. Ensure proper centerpieces are displayed on every table. Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass, and silver prior to use. Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction. Set tables according to type of event and service standards. Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen. Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day.<br>Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. <br>JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>