Commercial Director - Retail Strategy and Brand Growth Riyadh
Posted date [2025-06-28]
(ID: 35797)
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Overview Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff. Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie’s Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.... |
Commercial Director - Retail Strategy and Brand Growth Riyadh
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead strategic retail growth and brand development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for overseeing business planning, sales, marketing, retail operations, and brand partnerships across multiple lifestyle and fashion labels. Ideal candidates will bring deep retail expertise, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to align global brand vision with local market performance.
Job Details
Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Retail
Function: Business / Strategic Management
Salary: 30000-40000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Saudi Arabia preferred
Job Type: Full Time
What You’ll Do
* Define and execute long-term commercial strategies for assigned brands or business units in line with group goals
* Oversee retail operations, buying, merchandising, marketing, and sales performance across the Saudi Arabia region
* Lead new brand launches, concept innovations, and expansion initiatives, including new store approvals and rollouts
* Evaluate market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to guide pricing, merchandising, and marketing
* Drive annual business planning and budgeting to meet revenue, margin, and growth targets
* Foster strategic alignment with international brand principals, maintaining compliance and reporting standards
* Build and mentor cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and succession readiness
* Collaborate with HR and operations to reduce attrition, develop talent, and manage staffing needs
* Ensure seamless customer experience by aligning in-store and digital channel strategies
* Champion loyalty initiatives such as Club Apparel to drive customer engagement and retention
Ideal Profile
* 12–15 years of progressive retail experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
* Proven success in business transformation, retail expansion, and brand performance management
* Strong financial and strategic planning skills with hands-on understanding of the Saudi retail market
* Experience managing large-scale teams across retail, merchandising, and marketing functions
* Confident communicator and negotiator, able to manage key principal and stakeholder relationships
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field; MBA preferred
Why Join Us
* Lead some of the world’s most recognized lifestyle and fashion brands in a fast-evolving Saudi retail market
* Collaborate with international teams and shape the future of omnichannel retail in Riyadh and beyond
* Enjoy a leadership role with impact, autonomy, and high visibility across the organization
About the Company
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate with headquarters in Dubai and a rapidly growing presence across Saudi Arabia. Operating over 1,750 stores and 75+ brands across fashion, footwear, beauty, and F and B, we represent names like Aldo, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, Rituals, and Tim Hortons. Our focus on digital transformation, customer loyalty, and regional expansion makes us one of the fastest-growing retail employers in the GCC.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead strategic retail growth and brand development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for overseeing business planning, sales, marketing, retail operations, and brand partnerships across multiple lifestyle and fashion labels. Ideal candidates will bring deep retail expertise, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to align global brand vision with local market performance.
Job Details
Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Retail
Function: Business / Strategic Management
Salary: 30000-40000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Saudi Arabia preferred
Job Type: Full Time
What You’ll Do
* Define and execute long-term commercial strategies for assigned brands or business units in line with group goals
* Oversee retail operations, buying, merchandising, marketing, and sales performance across the Saudi Arabia region
* Lead new brand launches, concept innovations, and expansion initiatives, including new store approvals and rollouts
* Evaluate market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to guide pricing, merchandising, and marketing
* Drive annual business planning and budgeting to meet revenue, margin, and growth targets
* Foster strategic alignment with international brand principals, maintaining compliance and reporting standards
* Build and mentor cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and succession readiness
* Collaborate with HR and operations to reduce attrition, develop talent, and manage staffing needs
* Ensure seamless customer experience by aligning in-store and digital channel strategies
* Champion loyalty initiatives such as Club Apparel to drive customer engagement and retention
Ideal Profile
* 12–15 years of progressive retail experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
* Proven success in business transformation, retail expansion, and brand performance management
* Strong financial and strategic planning skills with hands-on understanding of the Saudi retail market
* Experience managing large-scale teams across retail, merchandising, and marketing functions
* Confident communicator and negotiator, able to manage key principal and stakeholder relationships
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field; MBA preferred
Why Join Us
* Lead some of the world’s most recognized lifestyle and fashion brands in a fast-evolving Saudi retail market
* Collaborate with international teams and shape the future of omnichannel retail in Riyadh and beyond
* Enjoy a leadership role with impact, autonomy, and high visibility across the organization
About the Company
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate with headquarters in Dubai and a rapidly growing presence across Saudi Arabia. Operating over 1,750 stores and 75+ brands across fashion, footwear, beauty, and F and B, we represent names like Aldo, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, Rituals, and Tim Hortons. Our focus on digital transformation, customer loyalty, and regional expansion makes us one of the fastest-growing retail employers in the GCC.
