GENERAL MANAGER Luxury Retail Red Sea

About the Role

COREcruitment is seeking a General Manager for a leading luxury retail and lifestyle group. This full-time position involves leading a growing portfolio of premium retail destinations across Saudi Arabia and international markets, with a focus on the Red Sea region. The General Manager will report directly to the CEO and provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple prestigious locations.

Role Overview

This senior leadership role requires a candidate with strong commercial acumen and expertise in luxury fashion, hospitality, and customer experiences. The General Manager will be responsible for integrating luxury fashion retail with world-class hospitality concepts to deliver distinctive customer experiences, while also driving business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies to drive growth across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
• Lead feasibility studies, market research, and investment planning to identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee multi-location retail operations, ensuring operational efficiency and consistent service standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, financial performance, and cost control to maximise profitability.
• Integrate luxury fashion retail with hospitality concepts to deliver customer experiences.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee new outlet developments and openings, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Champion digital transformation, emerging technologies, and sustainable business practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Hospitality, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant senior management experience within luxury retail, fashion, hospitality, or multi-site operations.
• A proven track record in strategic business development, feasibility studies, and commercial performance management.
• Strong financial expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability optimisation.
• Extensive experience managing multi-location retail operations and large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi market and international luxury retail environments, including duty-free operations.

Required Skills

• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• A progressive approach to innovation, customer experience, and sustainability.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this General Manager position in Luxury Retail.