Global Dark Store Expansion Manager

Meituan Inc.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Meituan Inc. seeks a senior specialist to lead Dark Store site selection and expansion efforts in Saudi Arabia. You will conduct on-site inspections, market analysis, and district assessments to identify optimal locations within the designated area.

You will develop territorial plans, negotiate leases and contracts, coordinate with engineering and operations, and oversee signing, handover, and opening procedures to ensure smooth pre-opening execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in site selection for dark stores/front distribution centers.
• Ability to build and maintain landlord relationships.
• Strong negotiation and risk control skills.
• Ability to coordinate across engineering and operations teams.
• Resilience in handling issues during pre-opening phases.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Dark Store site selection, conducting on-site inspections, commercial district assessments and market research for new store locations within the designated area.
• Develop territorial planning and store opening strategies based on local market characteristics and company expansion requirements.
• Conduct commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and negotiations regarding fundamental engineering conditions for projects, while assessing risks and producing site selection reports.
• Coordinate with internal upstream and downstream teams (engineering, operations) throughout the store opening process.
• Oversee project signing, site handover, and opening procedures, demonstrating the capability to resolve diverse issues arising during pre-opening construction phases.

Skills

Site selection

Business expansion

Landlord relationships

Commercial negotiation

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Meituan Inc. seeks a senior specialist to lead Dark Store site selection and expansion efforts in Saudi Arabia. You will conduct on-site inspections, market analysis, and district assessments to identify optimal locations within the designated area.

You will develop territorial plans, negotiate leases and contracts, coordinate with engineering and operations, and oversee signing, handover, and opening procedures to ensure smooth pre-opening execution.