Area Manager - Lifestyle Retail Operations

Area Manager
- Lifestyle Retail Operations Job Snapshot
- Role:
Area Manager

- Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Industry: Retail
- Function:
Store-Branch Management

- Experience:

7 years in retail operations, including at least 3 years in store management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee retail store operations, strengthen sales performance, and maintain high customer service standards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Area Manager will provide leadership and operational direction to Store Managers and their teams, ensuring that stores consistently meet commercial targets, maintain excellent merchandising standards, and deliver an outstanding shopping experience. The role combines multi-store management, sales development, cost control, inventory oversight, and performance analysis.

Working closely with the Brand Director, the Area Manager will identify opportunities for business improvement and support the successful execution of brand and company strategies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive retail operations experience, proven store management capabilities, and the commercial judgment needed to improve performance across multiple retail locations.

Country:
Saudi Arabia
- City:
Riyadh
- Industry: Retail
- Function:
Store-Branch Management
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Oversee store operations within the assigned area, ensuring alignment with Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle 's business objectives and brand strategy.
• Monitor sales and operational performance regularly to ensure established targets and expectations are achieved.
• Provide managerial direction to Store Managers and support effective execution of daily retail activities.
• Ensure stores are well organized, professionally maintained, and consistently presented to the required standards.
• Monitor operational challenges and work with Store Managers to implement appropriate improvements.
• Promote consistent operating practices and accountability across store teams.

• Drive the achievement of sales targets through proactive commercial planning and performance management.
• Develop and plan business initiatives that contribute to increased sales and overall business improvement.
• Review store sales results and identify opportunities to strengthen commercial performance.
• Guide Store Managers in implementing activities that support established sales objectives.
• Monitor progress against targets and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Maintain a commercially focused approach to improving store productivity and results.

• Ensure customer service initiatives are implemented effectively across all assigned stores.
• Guide Store Managers in achieving key customer service priorities and performance goals.
• Promote an outstanding shopping experience in line with company and brand expectations.
• Ensure customer concerns are addressed promptly, professionally, and courteously.
• Monitor service standards and identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction.
• Encourage store teams to maintain a consistent customer-focused approach.

• Ensure stores maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and merchandise presentation.
• Monitor merchandising practices to ensure products are displayed appropriately.
• Work with Store Managers to maintain consistent store presentation standards.
• Identify and address operational or merchandising issues that may affect the customer experience.
• Support…