General Manager – Beverages Distribution

General Manager – Beverages Distribution | Bahrain Location : Bahrain

Company : Leading GCC Group

Reports To : Group CEO

Important Note : Only candidates with GCC experience in beverages or regulated product distribution will be considered.

About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented General Manager to lead our beverages distribution business in Bahrain. The role demands strong commercial acumen, operational excellence, and governance discipline. The successful candidate will drive growth across multiple channels while ensuring compliance with all regional regulations and group standards.

Key Responsibilities Lead overall P&L ownership , driving revenue, margins, and cost efficiency.

Define and execute channel strategies across on-trade, retail, wholesale, and e-commerce.

Develop and implement portfolio, pricing, and route-to-market strategies .

Manage relationships with brand principals and key customers.

Oversee supply chain, warehousing, and logistics operations.

Ensure compliance with excise, VAT, customs, and local licensing frameworks.

Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team aligned to growth and compliance KPIs.

Drive data-driven decision-making through dashboards, CRM, and ERP insights.

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.

15–18+ years of experience with at least 7+ years in beverages or regulated product distribution at scale.

Proven track record of brand portfolio management , key account leadership , and revenue growth .

Experience managing multi-site retail / wholesale operations and logistics environments .

Strong understanding of GCC market dynamics and compliance standards.

Key Competencies Commercial & financial acumen

Strategic planning and execution

Operational excellence & governance

Leadership & team development

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision-making