Country Manager

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Riyadh is seeking a Country Manager to lead operations in Saudi Arabia. The role involves overseeing multiple boutiques and offices, ensuring operations align with luxury standards, and driving expansion projects. Candidates must have 8–10 years of luxury retail leadership experience, strong negotiation skills, and be fluent in English and Arabic. This position offers an exciting opportunity to represent the brand and maintain high service standards across the region.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in luxury retail leadership roles.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage multi-site operations.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Act as the brand ambassador in KSA, building relationships with key clients.
• Recruit, train, and retain top talent for maintaining luxury service standards.
• Monitor boutique and office operations for seamless execution.

Skills

Leadership

Client Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Team Motivation

Operational Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

One of our clients in Riyadh is looking for Country Manager, will lead company’s operations in KSA, overseeing 2–3 boutiques and 2 offices, and a team of approximately 20 FTEs.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Expansion
  • Develop and execute business plans aligned with corporate objectives and Dubai HQ vision.
  • Oversee expansion projects, including identifying new boutique and office locations.
  • Ensure operational excellence and compliance with Company’s luxury standards.
• Brand Representation & Client Engagement
  • Act as the brand ambassador in KSA, building strong relationships with key clients and VVIPs.
  • Drive client acquisition strategies to grow the customer base and enhance brand presence.
• Talent Acquisition & Team Leadership
  • Recruit, train, and retain top talent to maintain luxury service standards.
  • Motivate the team, conduct performance assessments, and implement development plans.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Operational Management
  • Monitor boutique and office operations to ensure seamless execution.
  • Maintain profitability targets and prepare periodic performance reports.
  • Guarantee adherence to SOPs and brand guidelines across all touchpoints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in luxury retail leadership roles.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to manage multi-site operations.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; French is an advantage.