Country Manager Retail

Venqtel Technology Services Pvt Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail management firm is seeking a seasoned leader with 15–20 years of experience to drive business growth and profitability in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will manage large-scale operations with full P&L accountability. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills in English are essential, with Arabic proficiency preferred. An MBA or advanced degree in Business is required. This role offers the opportunity to lead in a dynamic retail environment while adhering to compliance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in retail leadership with P&L accountability.
• Strong exposure to the Saudi market with multi-region leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills; Arabic proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth, market entry, and profitability.
• Manage P&L and deliver financial performance.
• Ensuring compliance with Saudization and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication skills in English

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MBA or advanced degree in Business

Job description

Job location: Saudi Arabia(onsite)

Job Description:

• 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in retail, with proven track record of managing large-scale operations and full P&L accountability.
• Strong exposure to the Saudi market with experience in multi-region leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth, market entry, and profitability.
• Strategic leadership with strong execution capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex P&L and deliver consistent financial performance.
• Strong government, regulatory, and landlord networks in Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency highly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and people leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment.
• Achievement of KSA top-line and bottom-line financial targets.
• Growth in market share and successful expansion into new regions.
• Customer satisfaction and NPS improvement across stores and online.
• Compliance with Saudization and regulatory requirements.
• Development and retention of a high-performing leadership team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and adaptability.
• Culturally sensitive and customer-focused.
• Visionary leader who can inspire and align teams across functions and geographies.
• MBA or advanced degree in Business or a related field