Area Manager

Forsyth Barnes; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged with a prominent lifestyle retail group in the Middle East and Africa. This innovative firm is seeking an Area Manager who is passionate about the fashion industry and has a proven track record in premium retail. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving B2C and in-store sales across the region, managing a team of Area and Store Managers, and leveraging your analytical skills to enhance performance. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in sales, particularly in premium retail.
• 3+ years in a managerial role with proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Area & Store Managers to optimize sales and drive KPIs.
• Generate and interpret performance reports to inform strategy.

Skills

Sales Management

Retail Management

Analytical Skills

KPI Management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Permanent Job Alert

Title: Area Manager

Location: Jeddah - Onsite 5 days per week

Contact: [e-mail]

Brief Overview:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a leading lifestyle retail group operating across the Middle East and Africa. The business owns a portfolio of top international franchise brands in F&B, fashion, home, and more, and is now looking for an Area Manager to optimize revenue for one of their brands within fashion.

This is a key commercial role focused on B2C & in-store sales across the region. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the fashion industry, commercially savvy, and have a solid background in premium retail. This role will involve managing.

F&B Sales Manager - Requirements:

1. 7-9 years of experience in Sales
2. Experience working within a premium retail brand
3. 3+ years in a managerial position
4. Proven experience of managing Area & Store Managers
5. Strong knowledge of how to drive sales-based KPIs through managing managers
6. Highly analytical, with the ability to generate and interpret performance reports
7. Fluent in English and Arabic
8. Proficient in MS Office

If you're interested, please apply by emailing me with a copy of your most up-to-date CV and your current availability. Feel free to share this with anyone in your network who might be a good fit!