Head of Retail Operations

About Foreground

Foreground is a national retail group operating a large store network across Saudi Arabia. The company focuses on operational excellence and customer experience improvement within both lifestyle and consumer categories.

The Role of Head of Retail Operations

The Head of Retail Operations will oversee store operations, field leadership, and execution standards across Foreground's retail network. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is central to driving sales performance, ensuring store productivity, and maintaining operational compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of store operations, field leadership, and execution standards across the retail network.
• Drive sales performance and ensure store productivity targets are met.
• Ensure operational compliance across all retail locations.
• Improve consistency in operations, enhance workforce capability, and optimize operational KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams to achieve business results.
• Support store expansion initiatives and the rollout of new retail formats.

Candidate Profile

Candidates for this role must possess senior retail operations experience, specifically managing large store networks. Strong exposure to Saudi retail dynamics and workforce management is considered essential for success in this position.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated senior retail operations experience.
• Proven ability to manage large store networks effectively.
• Strong understanding of Saudi retail market dynamics.
• Expertise in workforce management.
• Exemplary operational discipline and people leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Experience in multi-format retail environments is highly advantageous.

Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.