Commercial Manager - Digital Operations

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to lead space optimization initiatives across the GCC region. This role involves building and refining commercial frameworks, defining KPIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and operational success. The ideal candidate will analyze data to monitor impact and manage budgets effectively, ensuring high ROI. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement, and make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of retail markets and space planning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver space optimization projects within defined budgets and timelines.
• Achieve set KPIs for space utilization and profitability.

Skills

Space Optimization

Data Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Retail Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA

Tools

Analytical Tools

Job description

Job Description

• Build, own, and refine the commercial framework for space optimization across the GCC region to drive profitability and operational success.
• Define and track KPIs to measure space optimization effectiveness, ROI, and customer impact.
• Partner with external space optimization vendors to ensure alignment with commercial objectives and successful implementation of solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (planning, buying, retail operations) to identify opportunities and develop strategies for space utilization.
• Lead the implementation of space optimization initiatives across group brands and regions, ensuring alignment with commercial goals.
• Analyze data to monitor the impact of space strategies and refine approaches based on insights.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring that optimization projects deliver high ROI while remaining within allocated resources.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging trends and technologies to identify innovative opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure collaboration and effective communication across all relevant business areas, including central and retail teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver space optimization projects within defined budgets and timelines.
• Achieve set KPIs for space utilization and profitability.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement across regions.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in space optimization strategies, leading to measurable business growth.
• Use data and insights to drive decision-making, identifying opportunities and challenges proactively.
• Successfully implement changes that enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of retail markets, analytics, and space planning methodologies.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and partnerships with external vendors.
• Proficiency in using analytical tools and data-driven approaches to inform decision-making.
• Solid understanding of retail KPIs and the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and lead diverse teams.

About Us

Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value-led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.

Over the years, our UAE-based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, spanning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of the GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.

We take pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have become household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, our brands cover a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.