Store Manager Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Retail Career Opportunities.

Job Overview

Al-Futtaim Retail is offering an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Store Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for retail management professionals with a strong background in premium fashion brands, store operations, sales growth, financial management, and customer experience.

The Store Manager will oversee daily store operations, manage profit and loss (P&L) performance, maintain brand standards, and lead a team to achieve sales targets and business objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for inventory management, visual merchandising, staff development, customer satisfaction, budgeting, and compliance with company policies.

Candidates with substantial retail or wholesale experience, strong commercial awareness, and a proven ability to manage key performance indicators (KPIs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Store Operations Management

• Oversee daily store operations to maintain high standards of visual merchandising, product availability, customer service, and workplace safety.
• Ensure store displays, product presentation, and merchandising activities comply with brand guidelines.
• Implement inventory security procedures and ensure compliance with company operating policies.
• Coordinate with merchandising and buying teams to maintain appropriate stock levels and improve inventory turnover.
• Monitor fast-moving and slow-moving products and recommend appropriate stock management actions.
• Ensure store technology and IT systems operate efficiently to minimise business disruptions.
• Manage the registration and renewal of relevant store permits and operating licences.
• Conduct regular store floor walks to identify sales opportunities, monitor service quality, and coach employees.
• Apply the company’s Working Week Framework to plan, organise, and monitor store activities.

2. Sales Growth and Customer Experience

• Develop and implement sales and promotional plans to increase revenue, profitability, and customer engagement.
• Monitor customer feedback and shopping behaviour to identify opportunities to improve the retail experience.
• Train employees to deliver excellent customer service and maintain high standards of customer interaction.
• Analyse store sales performance and benchmark growth against business objectives.
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to identify opportunities for business improvement.
• Collaborate with the Regional Manager and other stakeholders to implement strategies that strengthen sales performance.
• Ensure customers receive a consistent, high-quality shopping experience that reflects the brand’s values.

3. Team Leadership and People Development

• Recruit, train, develop, and motivate store employees to achieve operational and commercial targets.
• Prepare and maintain employee training plans to improve product knowledge, sales capabilities, and service standards.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective workforce scheduling to support store operations.
• Monitor employee performance against individual and store-level KPIs.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with company HR policies, workplace safety requirements, and employee procedures.
• Develop succession plans to identify and prepare employees for future leadership opportunities.

4. Financial and P&L Management

• Take responsibility for store profit and loss (P&L), including sales performance, staffing costs, and operating expenses.
• Review monthly financial reports and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Work with the Area Manager to prepare annual budgets, sales forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, margins, and other key financial indicators.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of financial reports.
• Oversee the accurate administration of invoices, credit notes, petty cash, and other store financial transactions.
• Implement cost-control measures while maintaining service quality and operational efficiency.

5. Inventory and Merchandise Management

• Oversee product ordering, receiving, pricing, stock transfers, returns, and damaged merchandise procedures.
• Coordinate with buying and merchandising teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor stock availability and ensure products are presented according to brand standards.
• Implement appropriate stock control and loss-prevention procedures.
• Review inventory performance and recommend actions to improve stock turnover and reduce unnecessary losses.

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates applying for Store Manager jobs in Riyadh should demonstrate the following skills:

• Strong leadership, team management, and employee development capabilities.
• Proven experience in retail sales, store operations, and commercial performance management.
• Excellent financial management, budgeting, and P&L analysis skills.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising, inventory control, and stock management.
• Strong customer service, sales planning, and business development abilities.
• Experience managing sales targets, KPIs, and operational performance indicators.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-focused decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A graduate degree is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the retail and wholesale industry.
• Experience working with premium fashion brands is essential.
• Proven experience managing store operations, teams, sales targets, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve commercial objectives and improve customer satisfaction.
• Experience in budgeting, inventory management, and retail performance reporting.

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail is part of the Al-Futtaim Group, a diversified business group with a long-standing presence in the Middle East and international markets. The retail division operates and partners with recognised international brands, including IKEA, ACE, Marks & Spencer, and brands within the Inditex Group.

With operations across multiple countries and a diverse workforce representing more than 100 nationalities, Al-Futtaim Retail focuses on customer experience, digital innovation, operational excellence, and employee development.

Job Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the official Al-Futtaim Retail vacancy details and prepare an updated CV highlighting their retail management experience, premium fashion brand exposure, sales achievements, P&L responsibilities, inventory management skills, and team leadership capabilities.