Retail Store, Area Manager - FMCG

Cygnify; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail group is seeking a Retail Store Manager - FMCG to lead retail stores in the UAE. The ideal candidate will enhance sales growth, profitability, and brand excellence, showing strong commercial acumen and proven experience in sales planning and marketing. Key responsibilities include effective business planning, inventory management, and team leadership. This position is based in Dubai and requires flexibility to travel and work weekends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of retail operations and brand management experience.
• Proven ability to execute business plans effectively.
• Hands-on expertise in P&L management and sales forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver top-line and bottom-line performance through effective planning.
• Lead vendor negotiations to secure agreements and optimize margins.
• Oversee store operations and ensure compliance with brand standards.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Sales planning

Negotiation skills

Marketing strategies

Job description

Overview

Role: Retail Store Manager - FMCG

Location: Dubai

We are partnering with a global retail group seeking a Retail Store Manager - FMCG to lead retail stores in the UAE. The ideal candidate will drive sales growth, profitability, and brand excellence, with strong commercial acumen, P&L ownership, and proven experience in sales planning, merchandising, and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver top-line and bottom-line performance through effective business planning.
• Lead vendor and landlord negotiations to secure agreements and optimize margins.
• Oversee Relay store operations, sales forecasting, merchandising, and marketing execution.
• Ensure compliance with Relay’s brand standards, visual merchandising, and customer experience excellence.
• Manage inventory, pricing, and promotional activities to maximize profitability.
• Lead, train, and develop a multi-store team while driving performance against KPIs.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of work experience in retail operations, brand, or business management (preferably in FMCG, convenience, or travel retail).
• Proven ability to design and execute end-to-end business plans.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on expertise in P&L ownership and sales forecasting.
• Experience in marketing, branding, and promotional strategies.
• Open to travel and flexible to work on weekends when required.