Commercial Director - Retail Strategy and Brand

Commercial Director - Retail Strategy and Brand Growth Riyadh

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead strategic retail growth and brand development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for overseeing business planning, sales, marketing, retail operations, and brand partnerships across multiple lifestyle and fashion labels. Ideal candidates will bring deep retail expertise, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to align global brand vision with local market performance.

Job Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Retail
Function:
Business / Strategic Management
Salary: 30, monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Current

Location:

Saudi Arabia preferred
Job Type: Full Time

• Define and execute long-term commercial strategies for assigned brands or business units in line with group goals
• Oversee retail operations, buying, merchandising, marketing, and sales performance across the Saudi Arabia region
• Lead new brand launches, concept innovations, and expansion initiatives, including new store approvals and rollouts
• Evaluate market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to guide pricing, merchandising, and marketing
• Drive annual business planning and budgeting to meet revenue, margin, and growth targets
• Foster strategic alignment with international brand principals, maintaining compliance and reporting standards
• Build and mentor cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and succession readiness
• Collaborate with HR and operations to reduce attrition, develop talent, and manage staffing needs
• Ensure seamless customer experience by aligning in-store and digital channel strategies
• Champion loyalty initiatives such as Club Apparel to drive customer engagement and retention

• 12-15 years of progressive retail experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Proven success in business transformation, retail expansion, and brand performance management
• Strong financial and strategic planning skills with hands-on understanding of the Saudi retail market
• Experience managing large-scale teams across retail, merchandising, and marketing functions
• Confident communicator and negotiator, able to manage key principal and stakeholder relationships
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field; MBA preferred

• Lead some of the world's most recognized lifestyle and fashion brands in a fast-evolving Saudi retail market
• Collaborate with international teams and shape the future of omnichannel retail in Riyadh and beyond
• Enjoy a leadership role with impact, autonomy, and high visibility across the organization