Area Manager

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE; Jeddah; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Area Manager to enhance sales operations within their supermarket division. The role involves setting sales targets, managing budgets, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities within a reputed retail group

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management, preferably within retail or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of pricing, forecasting, advertising, and distribution.
• Expertise in strategic planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Set and control area sales goals; ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Recommend and approve promotional activities and discount strategies.
• Monitor competitor activity and manage forecasts and budgets accordingly.

Skills

Sales management

Strategic planning

Financial management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a well-established retail group in Saudi Arabia for their supermarket division.Our client is looking for an Area Managerto oversee and drive area sales operations. The role focuses on meeting strategic sales targets, leading store teams, managing budgets, and improving overall area performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Set and control area sales goals; ensure targets are met or exceeded.

- Recommend and approve promotional activities and discount strategies.
- Monitor competitor activity and manage forecasts and budgets accordingly.
- Plan and execute customer-specific sales strategies.
- Evaluate sales performance and recommend corrective actions.
- Drive profitability through strategic planning and forecasting.
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure functional sales effectiveness.
- Foster strong relationships with suppliers and customers; resolve service issues.
- Manage annual capital and operating budgets.
- Ensure manpower availability aligns with business needs.
- Approve and oversee training programs to boost team efficiency.
- Prepare regular reports on area sales performance for executive management.

Requirements- Proven experience in sales management, preferably within retail or FMCG.

- Strong understanding of pricing, forecasting, advertising, and distribution.
- Expertise in strategic planning and execution.
- Strong financial and operational management skills.
- Proficient in leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Benefits- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

- Career growth opportunities within a reputed retail group

- Dynamic work environment