Associate Director – Operations (Leyte, Samar, Masbate, Luzon and Palawan)

Prince Retail Group of Companies; Leyte; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Retail Group (PRG) is seeking an Associate Director – Operations / Regional Manager to lead a region of multiple stores from Leyte.

The role requires a seasoned retail or FMCG leader who can translate business strategy into store execution, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable growth.

This office-based position will oversee sales, profitability, and customer experience across the region, with cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role within retail, FMCG, sales, or a related industry.
• Extensive experience in multi-store supermarket operations and/or consumer goods sales management.
• Proven track record in P&L management, sales and distribution, store operations, customer experience, inventory management, and workforce leadership.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze financial data, manage budgets, and translate business metrics into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in territory management, merchandising, supply chain coordination, strategic planning, and continuous process improvement.
• Strong experience in leading and developing large, multi-level teams.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in retail management systems, ERP platforms, business analytics, and other technology-enabled tools.
• Willingness to be office-based in Leyte and provide regular leadership and oversight across the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the overall performance of multiple stores within the assigned region, ensuring achievement of sales, profitability, operational, and customer experience targets.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, market expansion, and operational excellence across the region.
• Manage and monitor P&L, sales performance, inventory, expenses, productivity, and other key business indicators.
• Develop and execute regional strategies aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
• Provide strategic direction on store operations, merchandising, inventory management, workforce planning, customer experience, and sales execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop store and regional leaders to build a strong, accountable, and high-performing organization.
• Leverage retail systems, ERP platforms, business analytics, and KPI-driven decision-making to improve store performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Marketing, and other support functions to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives.
• Identify operational gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market and competitive developments and translate insights into actionable business strategies.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L management

Multi-store operations

Sales leadership

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

ERP platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

Retail management systems

ERP platforms

Business analytics

Job description

Associate Director – Operations / Regional Manager

Work Location: Leyte

About the Role

The Associate Director – Operations / Regional Manager at Prince Retail Group (PRG) is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of a region composed of multiple stores. This role provides strategic and operational direction to ensure sales growth, profitability, operational excellence, and an exceptional customer experience across all assigned stores.

The position requires a seasoned retail or FMCG leader who can translate business strategies into strong store execution, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable business results across the region.

This is an office-based role in Leyte, with regular oversight and coordination of multiple stores within the assigned area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the overall performance of multiple stores within the assigned region, ensuring achievement of sales, profitability, operational, and customer experience targets.

• Drive revenue growth, profitability, market expansion, and operational excellence across the region.

• Manage and monitor P&L, sales performance, inventory, expenses, productivity, and other key business indicators.

• Develop and execute regional strategies aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.

• Provide strategic direction on store operations, merchandising, inventory management, workforce planning, customer experience, and sales execution.

• Lead, coach, and develop store and regional leaders to build a strong, accountable, and high-performing organization.

• Leverage retail systems, ERP platforms, business analytics, and KPI-driven decision-making to improve store performance and organizational effectiveness.

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Marketing, and other support functions to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives.

• Identify operational gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

• Monitor market and competitive developments and translate insights into actionable business strategies.

About You

We are looking for a seasoned Retail and/or FMCG Sales Leader with:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role within retail, FMCG, sales, or a related industry.

• Extensive experience in multi-store supermarket operations and/or consumer goods sales management.

• Proven track record in P&L management, sales and distribution, store operations, customer experience, inventory management, and workforce leadership.

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze financial data, manage budgets, and translate business metrics into actionable strategies.

• Demonstrated expertise in territory management, merchandising, supply chain coordination, strategic planning, and continuous process improvement.

• Strong experience in leading and developing large, multi-level teams.

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in retail management systems, ERP platforms, business analytics, and other technology-enabled tools.

• Willingness to be office-based in Leyte and provide regular leadership and oversight across the assigned region.

Why Join PRG?

This is an opportunity to take on a strategic regional leadership role and directly influence the growth, profitability, and operational excellence of a multi-store retail business. The role offers significant exposure to business strategy, P&L ownership, people leadership, and cross-functional operations.