Keemart-Expansion Manager

Meituan; 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

Job Responsibilities

1.Responsible for Dark Store site selection, conducting on-site inspections, commercial district assessments and market research for new store locations within the designated area;

2.Develop territorial planning and store opening strategies based on local market characteristics and company expansion requirements;

3.Conduct commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and negotiations regarding fundamental engineering conditions for projects, while assessing risks and producing site selection reports;

4.Coordinate with internal upstream and downstream teams (engineering, operations) throughout the store opening process;

5.Oversee project signing, site handover, and opening procedures, demonstrating the capability to resolve diverse issues arising during pre-opening construction phases.

Qualifications

1.Experience: 5+ years of station selection and business expansion experience, with deep familiarity in site selection logic and establishment standards for dark stores/front distribution centers (FDCs).

2.Resource Advantage: Possess abundant property resources within the target areas, along with exceptional capability in building and maintaining long-term relationships with landlords and property owners.

3.Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated excellence in commercial negotiation and risk control, with the ability to independently and efficiently finalize rent pricing, contract clauses, and core technical/engineering conditions.

4.Teamwork: Strong team spirit and cross-functional coordination skills, capable of seamlessly connecting upstream and downstream teams (such as engineering and operations) to ensure timely project delivery.

5.Comprehensive Competency: Outstanding stress tolerance and problem-solving abilities, with the agility to effectively handle various unexpected issues during store preparation, site handover, and grand opening phases.

Highlights

Be part of the global expansion initiative of a leading Chinese retail enterprise and contribute to global retail innovation.

Multicultural, flat team structure with ample opportunities for fast professional growth.