Chief Executive Officer - Retail & E-Commerce | Saudi Arabia

Join a leading Saudi retail company operating across e-commerce and retail distribution , with a strong focus on growth and market expansion.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for driving the company’s overall business strategy, profitability, and operational excellence across its e-commerce platforms and retail distribution operations. The role will oversee commercial performance, supply chain and distribution, digital transformation, financial management, and organizational development, ensuring sustainable growth and a seamless customer experience across all channels.

Key Accountabilities:

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Develop and execute the company’s overall business strategy to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and market expansion.

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Identify new revenue streams, business opportunities, and strategic partnerships across e-commerce and retail distribution.

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Strengthen the company’s competitive positioning within the Saudi retail market through market intelligence and industry trend analysis.

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Oversee sales, marketing, e-commerce, and distribution strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.

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Drive customer acquisition, retention, and engagement while enhancing the customer experience across all sales channels.

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Lead the growth and performance of digital commerce platforms, optimizing online sales, conversion rates, and digital marketing effectiveness.

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Oversee retail distribution, logistics, warehousing, procurement, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

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Improve operational efficiency, supply chain performance, cost optimization, and service delivery.

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Own the company’s P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and overall financial performance.

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Establish performance KPIs, monitor business results, and implement initiatives to improve revenue, margins, and profitability.

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Lead digital transformation initiatives and leverage technology and data analytics to enhance business performance.

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Build, lead, and develop a high-performing executive team, fostering accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

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Oversee workforce planning, talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

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Maintain strong relationships with shareholders, board members, key suppliers, distributors, and strategic partners.

- Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi regulations and establish effective corporate governance, internal controls, and risk management practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

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15+ years of progressive leadership experience in retail, e-commerce, distribution, consumer goods, or a related industry.

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Proven track record as a CEO, Managing Director, General Manager, or senior executive leading a sizeable business or multiple business functions.

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Demonstrated success in driving business growth, revenue expansion, and P&L performance.

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Strong experience across e-commerce and retail distribution, ideally covering both digital and traditional sales channels.

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Solid understanding of the Saudi retail market, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape.

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Proven expertise in commercial strategy, sales leadership, marketing, and customer experience.

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Strong knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, inventory optimization, logistics, and distribution operations.

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Experience leading digital transformation, e-commerce growth initiatives, and technology-enabled business improvements.

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Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and profitability optimization.

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Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams and drive organizational change.

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Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.

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A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Marketing, or a related field is required; an MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.