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General Manager - Self Storage

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Job Description

Are you the kind of executive who can take a concept, build it into a profitable, scalable business, and own every outcome We are recruiting a General Manager to lead the launch and growth of a new storage and flexible asset platform for our client based in Dubai.

This position is a permanent role.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the creation and scaling of a high-growth storage and asset platform from concept to execution.
  • Develop the operating model, organizational structure, and governance framework for long-term scalability.
  • Own full P&L responsibility, managing revenue growth, EBITDA, costs, and capital efficiency.
  • Build robust financial forecasts, dashboards, and unit-level economics to guide strategic decisions.
  • Design dynamic pricing, yield management, and occupancy strategies to maximize revenue and customer value.
  • Implement risk, insurance, and customer protection frameworks integrated into operations and contracts.
  • Establish end-to-end operational SOPs, compliance standards, and controls for a secure, auditable environment.
  • Optimize space, unit mix, and asset productivity while evaluating expansion and partnership opportunities.
  • Forge strategic alliances with SMEs, e-commerce, logistics, and related business units to diversify revenue streams.
  • Recruit, lead, and mentor a high-performing leadership team while championing business vision and performance.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

  • 1218+ years of experience in asset-heavy, storage, logistics, or flexible infrastructure businesses.
  • Proven ability to build, launch, or scale a business unit from inception to sustained growth.
  • Demonstrated full P&L ownership with strong commercial, financial, and operational performance.
  • Hands-on expertise in pricing strategy, yield management, and unit-level economics.
  • Solid understanding of insurance structures, risk management, and customer liability frameworks.
  • Strong commercial acumen with a data-driven, performance-focused mindset.
  • Deep knowledge of asset monetization and space optimization strategies.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create structure, governance, and scalable processes.
  • Experienced leader with strong stakeholder management and execution discipline.
  • Exposure to high-growth, PE-backed, multi-site, or regional expansion environments is advantageous.
  • Availability:

    Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.

    We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.

    We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.

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    Job ID: 143153643