At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.
With over 5,000+ stores across 14 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career. From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.
Job Summary:
Internally, this role is known as New Country Expansion position. We are seeking a highly driven person to support our regional growth initiatives and country expansion projects. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong analyst backgroundwhether in investment, strategy, or project managementwho thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments. You'll play a key role in driving new market entries, post-expansion initiatives, and performance improvement across our regional operations, working closely with senior leadership to accelerate the company's growth into new countries.
Key Responsibilities:
Market Entry & Expansion
- Lead and support the planning and execution of new market entries, ensuring smooth transitions and a solid foundation for long-term success.
- Conduct in-depth market research and analysis (demographics, competition, regulatory landscape, and market mapping) to inform country strategies and business decisions.
- Identify market opportunities and potential risks, propose mitigation strategies, and drive execution with agility and precision.
Post-Expansion Support
- Oversee and monitor post-country expansion activities, ensuring business readiness and operational stability after market launch.
- Track key performance metrics, conduct analyses, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability.
- Work closely with local and regional teams to resolve operational challenges, optimize structures, and strengthen country-level capabilities.
- Prepare progress updates, reports, and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders, including service providers and business partners, to ensure alignment during and after market entry.
- Collaborate with leadership to refine processes, frameworks, and resources to support successful market expansions.
- Provide ad-hoc project support and problem-solving assistance based on evolving business priorities.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualifications (ACCA, CFA, etc.) are a plus.
- 27 years of relevant experience from management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or corporate strategy.
- Experience in high-growth startups, retail, or other fast-paced environments is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management capabilities.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders across regions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging senior management.
- Proficient in Excel and project management tools.
- A go-getter and agile mindset, able to adapt quickly and thrive in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
