At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers its members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
We’re looking for a lab manager passionate about designing premium experiences to help envision our Doha participant strategy for our new WHOOP Labs location. To serve the company’s diverse testing and validation needs, WHOOP Labs completes tens of thousands of data collections a year and creates best in class experience for our participants. WHOOP Labs Doha will set the bar for product innovation research in the GCC, setting strategy for participant experience and contributing to advancing WHOOP technology. As the Senior Lab Manager, you will own the participant experience and onboarding process at WHOOP Labs Doha and collaborate closely with the rest of the team to create a rigorous, efficient lab. This position is in-person in Doha, Qatar.
This role is based in Doha, Qatar. We will only consider candidates who currently live in Doha, Qatar.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with the Senior Research Recruiter to develop a vision for WHOOP Labs Doha participant experience (e.g. offered amenities, compensation redemption)Own WHOOP Labs Doha “front of house” experience for folks coming to complete research sessions at WHOOP Labs Doha, including greeting participants, checking them in, and answering questionsCoordinate with retail staff to ensure arriving participants are supported and directed through the correct arrival flow, setting an exceptional level of customer service and making sure participants' needs are met promptly and efficientlyWork collaboratively with the WHOOP Labs teams to ensure the lab is running optimally Own WHOOP Labs Doha communications, responding to incoming emails and messages to the lab and training others on communication processes and policies when appropriateMaintain material inventory of lab supplies and place orders for new items as needed or requested by the lab teamServe as an ambassador of the company, eloquently and knowledgeably answer questions about WHOOP and represent the brand at activations to support panel recruitmentGrow and manage a network of local partnerships in Doha to create new, high-impact relationships with like-minded organizations and community leaders to enhance the participant experienceConduct regular research with existing participants and new groups to identify opportunities to improve participant experiencesReports to the Associate Director, WHOOP Labs Doha QUALIFICATIONS:3+ years of experience with luxury experience management in wellness, retail, hospitality or related industriesA passion for providing best in class experiences and efficient behind the scenes operationsDeep knowledge of local culture and ability to thoughtfully communicate localization considerations for a participant experience tailored to the WHOOP Labs Doha audienceExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, ability to plan ahead while still being flexible and able to work around challengesStrong networking and collaboration skills, with experience training cross-functional team members on desired standards for customer interactionsStrong attention to detailAbility to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations, demonstrating problem-solving skills and adaptabilityKnowledge or interest in technology and the wearable industry is a plus; experience using WHOOP preferredUnderstanding of branding and marketing as it applies to customer experiencePassion for health and wellnessProficiency in spoken Arabic to welcome participants and answer questionsFluency in verbal and written English, WHOOP’s working languageThis role is based in Doha, Qatar. We will only consider candidates who currently live in Doha, Qatar.
Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
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