National Retail Manager

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Overall Role Purpose Hold full accountability for the performance, people, operations, condition and development of the DHL Express Retail business across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role owns every DHL Retail service point, including company-operated locations, authorised sales partners and resellers, and is accountable for their commercial results, operational standards, customer experience, brand presentation and compliance. The National Retail Manager owns the national Retail strategy and converts commercial priorities into clear targets, effective programs, disciplined execution and sustainable growth. The role is the single point of ownership for all Retail matters in the country and for the performance and condition of the complete Retail network. Your Tasks: Retail Customers • Own the Retail customer experience across all service points and partner locations, ensuring consistent, professional, efficient and knowledgeable service. • Ensure Retail teams actively promote DHL products, services, solutions and value-added offerings, and can advise customers on documentation, packaging, customs and shipping requirements. • Monitor customer feedback, complaints, waiting times, service quality and satisfaction indicators, and lead improvements that simplify the customer journey and increase loyalty. • Address recurring customer experience issues through sustainable corrective action rather than one-off fixes. Vice President Commercial • Deliver national Retail revenue, profitability, shipment growth, customer acquisition and conversion targets. • Provide accurate and timely Retail performance updates, risks, opportunities and action plans to Commercial leadership. • Act as the single point of ownership and escalation for all Retail matters in the country. Sales Partners and Authorised Resellers • Own the national strategy, performance, governance and development of DHL sales partners and authorized resellers. • Identify and appoint suitable partners that strengthen DHL market coverage and commercial reach. • Define clear commercial, operational, service, compliance and brand requirements for every partner, and set performance targets against them. • Conduct regular partner business reviews covering revenue, shipment volumes, customer experience, compliance and operational standards. • Ensure partner locations receive the required training, tools, communication and support to represent DHL to standard. • Address underperformance and compliance gaps through structured improvement plans, and recommend expansion, renewal, restructuring or termination based on performance and business need. • Build productive partner relationships while protecting DHL commercial and brand interests. Property, Suppliers and Authorities • Represent DHL with landlords, contractors and service providers on service point premises, fit-out, maintenance and facility requirements. • Ensure Retail locations meet applicable regulatory, security and customs requirements. Country Functions And Leadership • Work closely with Operations, Customer Service, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, IT, Security, Procurement and Property to resolve Retail challenges and deliver Retail priorities. • Represent Retail in country management meetings, business reviews, projects and strategic discussions. • Influence cross-functional stakeholders to secure the resources and support the Retail network requires. Regional and Global Retail Teams • Align the country Retail agenda with regional and global Retail strategy, standards and initiatives, and implement them across the network. • Share country results and best practices to position Saudi Arabia as a reference market within the region. National Retail Strategy • Develop and execute the national Retail strategy in alignment with DHL Express commercial priorities. • Define growth plans, performance targets, network priorities and operational standards for the Retail business. • Identify opportunities to increase Retail revenue, customer acquisition, shipment volumes, productivity and market coverage. • Provide clear strategic direction to Retail teams, service points and sales partners across the Kingdom. Commercial Performance • Set national, regional, service point and partner performance targets and hold the network accountable for them. • Monitor Retail performance through structured scorecards, dashboards and business reviews. • Identify underperforming locations and partners and lead corrective action plans through to closure. • Drive commercial programs, campaigns, incentives and sales initiatives that improve Retail results, and build a strong sales culture across the network. Retail Network Management • Oversee the performance and operation of every DHL Retail service point across Saudi Arabia. • Ensure each service point is commercially viable, operationally effective and positioned to serve its local market. • Evaluate network coverage and recommend openings, relocations, expansions, upgrades or closures supported by business case. • Lead the development and implementation of new Retail locations. • Ensure service points operate to approved business hours, staffing levels, service standards and operational requirements. Service Point Condition and Brand Standards • Hold accountability for the physical condition, presentation, safety, cleanliness and functionality of all Retail service points. • Ensure every location reflects DHL brand standards and provides a professional, welcoming customer environment. • Establish regular service point inspection and audit mechanisms with documented follow-up. • Ensure maintenance issues, equipment requirements, signage gaps and facility concerns are identified and resolved promptly. • Ensure Retail locations have the tools, systems, equipment, materials and infrastructure required to operate effectively. Operational Excellence and Compliance • Ensure Retail operations comply with DHL policies, processes, security requirements, customs regulations and service standards. • Drive operational discipline and consistency across the national Retail network. • Identify pro