Administration Department Manager – Marks & Spencer

Job description / Role

Administration Department Manager | Marks & Spencer | City Stars | Cairo, Egypt

About the Business:

Marks & Spencer, part of Al-Futtaim Retail division is a world class market leader in high street fashion. Our stores are located throughout the Gulf.

The first Marks & Spencer store in the Middle East was opened in Dubai in 1998. Other stores followed shortly in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman and we have a total of 14 stores. 2012 will be a very exciting year for Marks & Spencer and we will expand a footprint a total of 18 stores.

All stores are large format and carry a wide range of product including Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Lingerie, Beauty, Home and Food.

About the Job:

Marks & Spencer will be opening a brand new department store in City Stars, Cairo. We now have a requirement for an experienced Store Administration Manager to be a part of our pre-opening team.

Working closely with the Store Manager you will be managing a team of admin associates whilst delivering an excellent administration service to the store.

Key responsibliities include but not limited to:

* Processing accurately all administration related to merchandise
* Accurate data entry into the system
* Following company procedures related to stock and administrative documentation

Requirements

It is absolutely essential you have previous experience in a Store Administration role. In addition you must be able to demonstrate:

* Excellent knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Analytical skills and attention to details
* Good organisation, time management and administrative skills
* Flexibility and willingness to multi-task
* Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.