Area Manager – High Street Fashion
Quantum Search
Dubai, UAE
Ref: HP397-71
Quantum Search

The Role


The Role


Working for the local franchise partner managing some of the regions leading "High Street" brands including men's & women's targeting the fashion forward 20-30's customers. Their are now expanding and seeking to hire an experienced Area Manager / Brand Manager to assist in both new & existing brand development and growth within the GCC region.

Job Description:

• Reporting to the Group General Manager you will be responsible for leading the sales & profitability of your brand throughout the Gulf region
• In conjunction with the General Manager you will plan the annual budget per store within the brand
• Overall responsibility for sales, profit, stock loss, expenses & wages
• Work in line with the International Principal partner on new season merchandise marketing / promotional material
• Provide effective leadership to your store operations team / Area Manager
• Travel overseas to the brand Principal for seasonal "buys" and building the merchandise range / forecast
• Evaluate local market competition and analyse pricing strategies / markdowns etc.
• Provide guidance to your team on visual merchandise / brand integrity

Requirements


Requirements


Experience Required:

• Minimum of 4 years Retail experience in High Street Fashion with 2 years Multi Site Area Management
• Previous experience of managing a Brand including merchandise, Store Operations & Principle relationships is highly regarded
• Proven ability to manage a retail budget, sales versus targets and high achievement of results against forecasts
• Strong people management, training, recruitment and performance management skills
• Multi site or Area Management experience in overseeing multiple store locations is essential
• Ability to travel regularly within the Gulf and overseas as required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

About the Company


About the Company


Quantum Search combines over 11 years professional services recruitment experience in the United Kingdom, Australia and Dubai. Our Dubai based operations continue our global vision of delivering high quality, timely and professional recruitment services across a number of key industry sectors in the middle management to executive boardroom levels. We make a firm commitment to all our clients, whether you are seeking staff or seeking a new career… we don’t distinguish on the quality of service commitment to you as our customer. “People first” is our commitment to you….

Industries We Recruit:

* Retail Sector
* FMCG
* Property & Malls
* Manufacturing
* Media
* Finance
* Information Technology