Job Vacancy for Retail Operations Manager || Riyadh or Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)

OPEN TO SAUDI NATIONALS OR THOSE WITH AN IQAMA VISA
Reporting to: Director of Retail Sales


Working across whole operations, traditional trade, modern trade operations, retail outlets and electronic value distribution, the company has grown to be one of the market leaders in its field.


OVERVIEW OF ROLE: 
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of the Retail Sales division. Duties and responsibilities include formulating operating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources; but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Oversee activities directly related to providing services
• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the construction and maintenance of stores, or the distribution of products
• Review financial statements and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
• Establish and implement departmental operating policies or procedures, goals, and objectives, conferring with other department heads, organization officials, and staff members as necessary
• Determine staffing requirements, and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes
• Plan and direct activities such as expansion or renovation projects, coordinating with other department heads as required
• Locate, select, and procure merchandise required, representing management in purchase negotiations. Negotiate services contracts, i.e. Security, Maintenance & Repairs, Supplies, etc. as required and submit to the Director for approval
• Negotiate services contracts, i.e. Security, Maintenance & Repairs, Supplies, etc. as required and submit to the Director for approval
• Opening of New Stores – ensure that all related legal documentations have been secured, i.e. municipality permits, lease agreements, etc. and all administrative issues have been completed, i.e. water, electricity, etc.
• Closure of Stores – ensure all assets have been accounted for and secured; ensure that the lease agreements have been cancelled; liaise with municipality office regarding deactivation of water, electricity, and other related activity in the closing of the premises
• Assume and attend to additional related assignment as per agreed with the management
• Manage and monitor multiple projects that involve new business expansion or improvement of existing business


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in Engineering or Construction curriculum
• At least 3 to 6 years solid experience operating in a result focused commercial organization, with at least 4 years solid experience in a leadership role for a large division or organization
• Solid experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
• Skills in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures


KEY SKILLS:
• Proficiency with email applications, MS Office applications particularly Word and Excel, power point and strong Internet knowledge
• Proficiency in English and Arabic Languages both written and spoken


BENEFITS:
• Salary package will depend on experience levels and interview performance and should be used as a guide ONLY
• Salary package 20k-40k SAR per month ($63k-$130k USD per annum)
• Excellent benefits package includes high quality transport and accommodation allowance
• Visa arranged


Please send CVs to serena@frgr.org