Senior Commercial & Category Manager – Retail

Tas'Helat Marketing Co. (Fuel Stations Chain); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tas'Helat Marketing Co. (Fuel Stations Chain) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the retail commercial function across a multi-site network.

The role focuses on strategy, category management, supplier relations, and milestone-driven execution to improve margins and availability. You will oversee category planning, space optimization, pricing, promotions, and cross-functional leadership with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in retail commercial roles with at least 4 years in category management or buying.
• Proven track record in convenience, forecourt, grocery, or food service retail with P&L responsibility.
• Experience negotiating trading terms and supplier income with national suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Commercial strategy and category planning.
• Categorization, range architecture and assortment selection.
• Store clustering, formats and space management.
• Supplier negotiation and trading terms.
• Pricing and margin management.
• Promotions and supplier funded activity.
• Fresh food, beverages and food service development.
• Product availability, supply chain and inventory performance.
• Performance management, analytics and reporting.
• Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Category management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

University degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Economics

Tools

Blue Yonder

JDA

Relex

ERP systems

Job description

Tas'Helat Marketing Co. (Fuel Stations Chain) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the retail commercial function across a multi-site network.

The role focuses on strategy, category management, supplier relations, and milestone-driven execution to improve margins and availability. You will oversee category planning, space optimization, pricing, promotions, and cross-functional leadership with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain.