Retail Store Manager - FMCG

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

Job summary

A global retail group in Dubai seeks a Retail Store Manager - FMCG to lead retail operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing inventory, and leading a team. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in retail operations with strong skills in negotiation and P&L management. Flexibility for travel and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in retail operations, preferably in FMCG, convenience, or travel retail.
• Proven ability to design and execute business plans.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance through effective planning.
• Lead vendor and landlord negotiations.
• Oversee store operations and sales forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Manage inventory and pricing.
• Train and develop a multi-store team.

Skills

Retail operations

Sales forecasting

Negotiation skills

P&L ownership

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.