Area Manager

Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee multiple stores in the Jeddah region. You will drive sales, manage profitability, and ensure operational excellence by coordinating with store managers and finance teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years in retail sales or store management, with strong analytical and leadership abilities to coach staff and optimize store performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in retail sales or store management.
• Ability to achieve sales targets, drive growth, control costs, and manage operating expenses.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, team leadership, and employee development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stores within the assigned area, ensuring achievement of sales, profitability, and operating targets.
• Develop and implement area operating plans and budgets in coordination with store managers and Finance.
• Monitor operating expenses and ensure stores remain within approved budgets.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve sales.
• Conduct regular and unannounced store visits to ensure compliance with company policies and address operational issues.
• Monitor competitor stores and submit findings and recommendations.
• Ensure product availability by monitoring stock movement, automated replenishment, and ordering limits.
• Coordinate promotional campaigns, seasonal offers, product displays, and space allocation to support sales growth.
• Oversee compliance with leasing procedures for shops, kiosks, shelves, and gondola displays.
• Review customer feedback and complaints and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate new store openings and staffing requirements with the relevant departments.
• Identify training needs, support employee development, and prepare regular operational reports for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Team leadership

Employee development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Public Administration

Job description

Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets Company is a Saudi-based joint stock company with active operations in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt. It is considered one of the leading retail companies in the Kingdom.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee stores within the assigned area, ensuring achievement of sales, profitability, and operational targets.
• Develop and implement area operating plans and budgets in coordination with store managers and Finance.
• Monitor operating expenses and ensure stores remain within approved budgets.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve sales.
• Conduct regular and unannounced store visits to ensure compliance with company policies and address operational issues.
• Monitor competitor stores and submit findings and recommendations.
• Ensure product availability by monitoring stock movement, automated replenishment, and ordering limits.
• Coordinate promotional campaigns, seasonal offers, product displays, and space allocation to support sales growth.
• Oversee compliance with leasing procedures for shops, kiosks, shelves, and gondola displays.
• Review customer feedback and complaints and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate new store openings and staffing requirements with the relevant departments.
• Identify training needs, support employee development, and prepare regular operational reports for management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in retail sales or store management.
• Ability to achieve sales targets, drive growth, control costs, and manage operating expenses.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, team leadership, and employee development skills.
• Customer-focused approach, with the ability to resolve complaints professionally and improve operational efficiency.