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Country Manager
Cofidential
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Manager
2 days ago
Retail OperationsP&L ManagementSales LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentStrategic LeadershipFinancial Acumen
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About the Role
A rapidly growing retail-focused company seeks a Country Manager to lead operations in Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for commercial, operational, and financial performance, driving sales and expansion.
Key Skills for This Role
Retail OperationsP&L ManagementSales LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentStrategic LeadershipFinancial Acumen
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all business operations across Saudi Arabia.
- Develop and execute the country business strategy to achieve sales and profitability targets.
- Drive retail sales performance and oversee nationwide store operations.
- Own the country P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Identify and execute expansion opportunities, including new store openings.
- Monitor key business KPIs and implement improvement initiatives.
- Lead and develop cross functional teams while fostering a high performance culture.
- Build strong relationships with landlords, business partners, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations.
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA qualification (mandatory)
- 12+ years of leadership experience, including managing nationwide retail sales operations
- Proven experience with full P&L ownership and business expansion
- Previous experience in the Saudi market is a must
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- A rapidly growing retail focused company is seeking an experienced Country Manager to lead its operations in Saudi Arabia during an exciting phase of expansion.
- The ideal candidate will combine strong financial expertise with proven experience managing nationwide sales operations and driving profitable business growth.
- The role is responsible for the overall commercial, operational, and financial performance of the business across the Kingdom.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all business operations across Saudi Arabia.
- Develop and execute the country business strategy to achieve sales and profitability targets.
- Drive retail sales performance and oversee nationwide store operations.
- Own the country P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Identify and execute expansion opportunities, including new store openings.
- Monitor key business KPIs and implement improvement initiatives.
- Lead and develop cross functional teams while fostering a high performance culture.
- Build strong relationships with landlords, business partners, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations.
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA qualification (mandatory).
- 12+ years of leadership experience, including managing nationwide retail sales operations.
- Proven experience with full P&L ownership and business expansion.
- Strong commercial, financial, and operational leadership skills.
- Previous experience in the Saudi market is a must.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Leadership
- Commercial & Financial Acumen
- Retail Operations
- Sales Leadership
- Business Development
- Expansion Planning
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
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