Government Relations Executive
About Us
As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world’s best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home, and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Armani, Gymshark and The White Company, to name just a few!
About The Role
The Government Relations Executive is responsible to carry out the processing, follow-through, and completion of all daily online transactions of the Commercial Government Relations function, ensuring timely processing of documents and effective execution of job requests. Interact and communicate with internal stakeholder regarding job requests. Government Relations Services include but are not limited to registration of business activities and formation of companies with appropriate authorities. Issuance, modification and renewal of trade licenses, commercial and marketing permits, approvals, non-objection certificates, commercial agency agreements, trademarks, municipality, food safety and civil defence certifications, etc.
What You’ll Be Doing
Receive and validate all commercial GR service requests from internal stakeholders and business units.
Co-ordinate with different departments and business units regarding various CGR transactions such as permits, certificates, licenses, lease agreements issuance, renewal, amendment, and cancellation.
Handle internal and external customer queries and manage effective communications with stakeholders.
Liaise with various Government Departments and update Business Units of any changes, new regulations, and requirements.
Undertake and process all activities related to online transactions including online applications and payment of fees on government department portals.
Maintain up-to-date trackers for all CGR documents and update internal customers with copies of the documents issued by government entities, and complete and close the job requests on CGR system.
Maintain all documents and files for future reference on ECM.
Provide input and feedback on CGR processes and systems and contribute to process improvements as required.
Liaise with ATI business units, commercial and digital teams and operations as required regarding specific GR requests to obtain necessary clarifications, documentations, information and approvals in order to facilitate timely processing of the requests.
Assist in preparation of official letters and application forms for ministries, municipalities, economic or other governmental departments and bodies as and when required.
Provide administrative support to commercial and digital teams as required for Government Relations matters including Consumer Protection complaints, enquiries, investigations and other matters with various governmental authorities across the GCC jurisdictions.
Execute GR activities in full compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements and in adherence with Group policies, procedures, governance, and matrix of authorities' rules.
Administer the Commercial GR database to ensure the completeness and accuracy of all business information and effective tracking of the validity and expiry of trade licenses, agency agreements, trademarks, various commercial permits, licenses, and documents to initiate timely processing and completion of all renewals prior to the due date.
About You
You will need to have the following skills, experience and qualification to be successful for this position:
A university diploma or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Years of Experience Min. of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably with previous Retail, F&B or Hospitality experience.
Previous GR experience within KSA
Good knowledge of KSA Company law, Business/Commercial Law, and legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to commercial operations, trading, import/export, distribution, store opening and operations, etc.
Basic knowledge of Retail/F&B/Hospitality and distribution industries.
Good influencing, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Good numerical and commercial skills with an ability to negotiate.
Proactive, collaborative, and consultative in style.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Language proficiency in English, Arabic would be an advantage.
Self-starter, proactive and results-driven.
Ability to work under high pressure and to strict deadlines
Resilient and adaptable team-member.
Reliable team-member who will contribute their knowledge and experience into a team environment.
Organized and methodical
