General Manager (New Supermarket Business Unit)

Executive Recruitment Consultant at Monroe Consulting Group is partnering with a large regional retail group that is expanding a modern Supermarket format. We are looking for a senior business leader to build, lead, and scale this business unit. This position carries full P&L responsibility, overseeing strategic direction, operational leadership, merchandising, commercial performance, and organizational capability development. This position is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Job Description Lead the overall business operations of a growing retail chain Drive store performance, sales growth, and operational excellence across the network Shape and execute merchandising and assortment strategies aligned with market positioning Oversee day-to-day retail operations, field execution, and store standards Align marketing initiatives with commercial and customer objectives Ensure strong financial governance, margin control, and long-term business sustainability Develop operational systems, SOPs, and performance frameworks Build, structure, and lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Merchandising, Marketing, and Finance Partner closely with group leadership on expansion plans and business direction Take an active, hands-on leadership approach in both strategic planning and field execution

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree is required Proven track record leading a

retail chain business

at GM, BU Head, or senior retail leadership level Strong experience managing multiple functions, including Operations, Merchandising, Commercial, and financial oversight Demonstrated success in

scaling store networks and leading expansion

initiatives Experience building teams, systems, and processes within a growing business environment Strong commercial mindset with solid profitability management capability Exposure to retail markets across

Asia (Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, etc.)

is highly valued Background in convenience store, small supermarket, or similar high-volume retail formats is an advantage