Area Manager

Black & Grey HR; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR partner in Saudi Arabia seeks an Area Manager for a renowned retail group. This role encompasses overseeing area sales operations, driving profitability, and implementing effective sales strategies. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in sales management, with a focus on retail or FMCG sectors, and the ability to lead store teams while managing budgets. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management, preferably within retail or FMCG.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive area sales operations to meet strategic targets.
• Manage annual capital and operating budgets.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Sales management

Pricing

Strategic planning

Leadership

Decision-making

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

Skills

- 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.