Area Manager

About Us: Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets Company is a Saudi-based joint stock company with active operations in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt. It is considered one of the leading retail companies in the Kingdom. Responsibilities: • Oversee stores within the assigned area, ensuring achievement of sales, profitability, and operational targets. • Develop and implement area operating plans and budgets in coordination with store managers and Finance. • Monitor operating expenses and ensure stores remain within approved budgets. • Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve sales. • Conduct regular and unannounced store visits to ensure compliance with company policies and address operational issues. • Monitor competitor stores and submit findings and recommendations. • Ensure product availability by monitoring stock movement, automated replenishment, and ordering limits. • Coordinate promotional campaigns, seasonal offers, product displays, and space allocation to support sales growth. • Oversee compliance with leasing procedures for shops, kiosks, shelves, and gondola displays. • Review customer feedback and complaints and coordinate appropriate corrective actions. • Coordinate new store openings and staffing requirements with the relevant departments. • Identify training needs, support employee development, and prepare regular operational reports for management. Qualifications & Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in retail sales or store management. • Ability to achieve sales targets, drive growth, control costs, and manage operating expenses. • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. • Effective communication, team leadership, and employee development skills. • Customer-focused approach, with the ability to resolve complaints professionally and improve operational efficiency. Benefits: To be discussed at a later stage. Show more Show less