Adel Alghamdi
General Manager (GM)
Riyadh
Summary
Expert in the Saudi market with over 17 years of experience as a results-oriented General Manager. Proficient in Retail, HR, GR, Leasing, and Marketing, with a track record of success in Business Development, Expansion, Sales Building, Customer Relationship Management, People Development, and Government Relations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Manager
GMG
01.2023 - Current
- In my role, I have overseen various facets of retail operations, including leasing management, sales growth, inventory management, and customer relations
- My expertise lies in navigating the nuances of the Saudi market, retail operations, government compliance, and nurturing company relationships
- I excel in strategic planning, HR leadership, and financial analysis, consistently driving sales and profitability
- I am dedicated to upholding brand standards, optimizing stock health, and fostering excellence through SOPs and crossfunctional collaboration, consistently contributing to organizational success and growth
Director of Operations
GMG
01.2020 - 01.2023
- In my role as Director of Operations, I excel in enhancing team efficiency, driving exceptional results, and optimizing performance
- My focus on profitability, margin control, and operational health has been pivotal
- I've effectively structured teams, implemented SOPs for excellence, and maintained brand standards
- Additionally, I've overseen functional structures in Merchandising, Planning, Operations, and VM Team, aligning business operations with support functions, ensuring financial health, loss prevention, and audit compliance
- My expertise extends to managing stock health through collaboration with category, merchandising, and planning teams
Senior Operations Manager
GMG
01.2019 - 01.2020
- In my role, I've managed western region sales and business expansions, overseeing various business formats and driving brand guidelines
- I've enhanced Area Manager performance and regional productivity while ensuring control over people's productivity, attendance, and absenteeism
- Creating a pool of business managers and guiding their career growth has been a priority
- I've effectively managed staff recruitment, controlled operational expenses, and ensured strict adherence to business policies and procedures
- Additionally, I've successfully overseen new project openings, and coordinated with buying, merchandising, and inventory teams, providing valuable feedback to enhance overall sales performance
- My proficiency extends to managing and controlling stock movement processes in the region
Operations Manager
GMG
01.2016 - 01.2019
- As Operations Manager, I focused on the SSS brand in the Western province, achieving sales targets and driving Saudization to 75%, while excelling in productivity, expenses, and policy compliance
Area Manager
GMG
01.2015 - 01.2016
- In my role as an Area Manager, I oversaw contracted brands, achieving sales targets and elevating business within five months
- This success led to my promotion to Operations Manager in under six months
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration BBA
Trent University
Skills
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Communication
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Financial Acumen
Team Building
Adaptability
Conflict Resolution
Customer Focus
Timeline
General Manager
GMG
01.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
GMG
01.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Operations Manager
GMG
01.2019 - 01.2020
Operations Manager
GMG
01.2016 - 01.2019
Area Manager
GMG
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration BBA
Trent University
Languages
Arabic
English