Commercial Manager Butchery

About the Opportunity

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Commercial Manager Butchery to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is central to leading the commercial strategy for a key category within the retail operations.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Manager - Butchery is responsible for developing and executing the commercial strategy for the entire Butchery category. This includes Fresh Meat, Poultry, Processed Meat, and Value-Added Meat products. The role focuses on driving sales growth, profitability, sourcing excellence, and cultivating strong supplier partnerships. Additionally, it involves leading category innovation, ensuring product quality, freshness, availability, and strict compliance with food safety standards, all while delivering an exceptional customer experience across all stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the Butchery category to achieve sales, margin, and growth objectives.
• Manage category assortment, pricing, promotions, and seasonal plans to meet customer demand and business targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers to secure high-quality products and competitive commercial terms.
• Lead supplier negotiations, annual trading agreements, investment plans, and promotional funding initiatives.
• Monitor category performance, including sales, gross margin, waste, shrinkage, stock availability, and inventory turnover.
• Ensure all meat and poultry products comply with food safety, quality, halal, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Store teams to optimize product availability and operational execution.
• Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and category innovation.
• Drive the development of value-added products and premium ranges to enhance customer experience and category profitability.
• Ensure category plans align with business objectives, customer expectations, and market opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of experience in a relevant commercial management position, ideally within the butchery or fresh food retail sector. A proven track record in category strategy, supplier management, and driving profitability is essential.

About Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim is dedicated to creating memorable moments, spreading happiness, and building experiences that resonate for a lifetime. The company has established a reputation as a regional market leader in its operations.

Work Location

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