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Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.<br><br>Job Description<br><br>Role Summary<br><br>We're looking for a Category Manager to spearhead and grow talabat's new standalone Beauty vertical. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial role where you will define the category strategy from the ground up — owning assortment, supplier relationships, pricing, promotions, and commercial performance for beauty across the region. The right candidate brings deep knowledge of the beauty industry (skincare, haircare, cosmetics, fragrance, personal care), a strong commercial mindset, and the drive to build something new in one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in the world.<br><br>What's On Your Plate?<br><br>Category Ownership<br><br>Lead end-to-end category management for the Beauty vertical, including skincare, cosmetics, haircare, fragrance, and personal care. Define and execute the beauty category strategy aligned with talabat's commercial goals and regional consumer trends. Monitor and drive category KPIs: sales, gross margin, P&L, conversion, and basket size.<br><br>Assortment & Supplier Management<br><br>Curate a compelling and competitive beauty assortment — balancing mass-market, premium, and emerging brands relevant to MENA consumers. Identify and onboard local and regional beauty suppliers and brand partners; negotiate commercial terms including pricing, rebates, payment terms, and exclusivities. Work closely with regional teams to align on international brand contracts and ensure a consistent portfolio across markets. Stay ahead of beauty trends (clean beauty, K-beauty, halal-certified, etc.) and translate them into actionable assortment decisions.<br><br>Pricing & Promotions<br><br>Define pricing strategy for the beauty category in line with market benchmarks and competitor positioning. Conduct regular market price audits across key beauty players in the region. Build and manage the beauty promotions calendar — including seasonal campaigns (Ramadan, gifting seasons, beauty events) and brand-specific activations. Analyze promotional effectiveness and continuously optimize based on consumer data and sell-through performance.<br><br>Cross-functional Collaboration<br><br>Provide input to the Operations team on store flow, product adjacencies, fixtures, and merchandising standards suited to beauty. Partner with Marketing to develop compelling beauty campaigns and content that drive awareness and conversion. Work with Replenishment on forecasting and inventory management to minimize out-of-stocks and overstock for high-SKU beauty ranges.<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>What Did We Order?<br><br>3+ years of experience in category management, buying, or commercial roles within the beauty industry — ideally covering skincare, cosmetics, haircare, or fragrance. Experience working with or for beauty retailers, beauty e-commerce platforms, FMCG companies, or beauty brand distributors in an international or regional setting. Strong knowledge of the MENA beauty market: consumer preferences, key brands, distribution dynamics, and emerging trends. Solid commercial acumen: proficiency in margin calculations, P&L management, promotional ROI analysis, and supplier negotiations. Entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable with ambiguity and excited to build a new vertical from scratch. Highly detail-oriented and structured; able to manage multiple brands and SKUs while keeping the big picture in focus. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across both internal teams and external partners.

Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.<br><br>Job Description<br><br>The Sr. Specialist Real Estate & Construction is responsible for end-to-end site management, from scouting and lease negotiation to serving as the primary point of contact between Talabat and its landlords across all locations. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders across business functions to ensure real estate solutions align with operational needs and landlord relationships are proactively managed. This role requires strong negotiation skills, relationship management, and an ability to troubleshoot real estate-related issues across departments.<br><br>What's On Your Plate<br><br>Location Scouting & Market Analysis<br><br> Conduct comprehensive market research to identify high-potential neighborhoods and properties for new dark kitchen facilities. Analyze delivery zones, demographic data, and competitor density to validate site viability. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective sites through direct outreach, brokers, and real estate networks.<br><br>Deal Structuring & Negotiation<br><br> Lead commercial negotiations with landlords, property managers, and brokers to secure favorable lease terms and conditions. Draft, review, and finalize Letters of Intent (LOIs).<br><br>Cross-Functional Collaboration<br><br>Legal: Partner with internal and external legal counsel to draft, review, and execute lease agreements, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.<br><br>Finance: Work closely with the finance team to develop business cases, secure budget approvals, and track project CAPEX and OPEX.<br><br>Procurement: Coordinate with procurement to align on vendor onboarding, equipment sourcing, and fit-out materials needed for the new locations.<br><br>Act as the primary point of contact for these departments, removing roadblocks and driving tasks to completion to "get things done."<br><br>Construction & Project Shadowing<br><br> Shadow and support the internal Construction and Facilities teams during the project execution and fit-out phases. Monitor site progress, ensuring build-outs align with the agreed-upon lease terms, timelines, and budgets. Act as a liaison between landlords and our construction teams to quickly resolve any site-specific issues or delays during the build. Proficient in interpreting architectural layouts and blueprints.<br><br>WHAT DID WE ORDER?<br><br> 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate, retail expansion, property acquisition, or a similar role. Experience in Food & Beverage (F&B), dark kitchens, or quick-commerce expansion is a massive plus. Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of successfully negotiating commercial leases and navigating complex property deals. Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple site acquisitions and build-outs simultaneously. Cross-Functional Fluency: Strong ability to communicate effectively with legal, finance, and construction teams—translating real estate jargon into actionable business steps.

Who We Are<br><br>At Namaa, we build and operate tech-enabled urban infrastructure that gives consumers fast, reliable access to meals, groceries, and everyday essentials.<br><br>Traditional retail models, built around brick-and-mortar locations, often struggle to compete in today’s digital-first landscape. Challenges such as cost efficiency per square foot, logistics-optimized locations, and seamless technology integration have made it clear that a new approach is needed.<br><br>We believe the future of foodservice and commerce lies in purpose-built infrastructure designed for speed, accuracy, and scalability. That’s why Namaa was established—to power the next generation of digital food and quick commerce ecosystems across the Middle East.<br><br>Our ecosystem is driven by a portfolio of specialized business units, including Kitchen Park, Cloud Retail, and Profood Properties, each playing a key role in enabling brands to grow and thrive in an increasingly on-demand world.<br><br>What You’ll Do<br><br>You’ll be responsible for coordinating day-to-day facilities and maintenance activities across our sites, acting as the key point of contact between operations teams, technicians, vendors, and subcontractors. You’ll ensure maintenance requests are properly assigned, tracked, and resolved while keeping work orders, vendor follow-ups, and maintenance expenses organized and up to date.<br><br>Serve as the main liaison for all internal and external stakeholder communications. Receive incoming maintenance calls from operations teams and promptly dispatch technicians to resolve issues. Coordinate, track, and follow up extensively with technicians, third-party vendors, and subcontractors to maintain high service levels. Maintain and systematically fill out payment trackers and financial reports to monitor maintenance expenses and vendor invoices. Maintain an agile workflow divided between field-based site visits and office administrative tasks. Leverage computer literacy and robust task-management skills to log, track, and close out work items seamlessly.<br><br>What We’re Looking For<br><br>4+ years of experience in facilities coordination, maintenance coordination, or a similar role. Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English and Arabic. Proven ability to coordinate multiple work orders, technicians, vendors, and subcontractors simultaneously. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage both field-based and administrative responsibilities. Ability to read and understand site layouts and basic facility plans. Willingness to provide on-call support and respond to urgent facilities-related issues when required.<br><br>Why join us <br><br>Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030. Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.<br><br>What Else You Need To Know<br><br>This role is based in our Salmiya office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.<br><br>Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?