Area Manager – Bath & Body Works

Alshaya

Saudi Arabia

Ref: GP435-2216

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

For the past decade, Bath & Body Works has reinvented the personal care industry with the introduction of fragrant flavorful indulgences, including shower gels, lotions, candles and accessories. With a focus on creating and offering the best products, and an emphasis on innovation from nature, Bath & Body Works is destined to become the ultimate personal care destination.

In other words, a 21st century apothecary integrating health, beauty and well-being. Combining the introduction of spa products that are easily used at home with the incorporation of simple rituals into daily life, Bath & Body Works is committed to helping consumers improve their emotional and physical being. We have accomplished this by combining traditional spa treatments with botanical and natural ingredients, then developing an extensive collection of advanced, easy-to-use personal care products with proven effectiveness.

Bath & Body Works was founded in New Albany, Ohio in the fall of 1990, and has always prided itself on the innovation, quality and performance of its products. A division of Limited Brands, Inc., Bath & Body Works now has more than 1,600 stores nationwide.The Area Manager is responsible for Store Manager and Employee development, product management and visual merchandising within assigned stores.

The Area Manager works closely with the Marketing Executive to implement promotional initiatives.

*Champion a team of Store Managers to ensure sales, merchandising and promotional initiatives are executed to the required standard.

* Strive to exceed customer needs and expectations by identifying store specific service opportunities.
* Maximise the potential for all Store Managers and Employees through the performance management, coaching and development opportunities to ensure all stores are staffed at optimum levels.
* Ensure Store Managers deliver shrinkage targets and control operations within P&L budget plan through the continual monitoring of performance.
* Strengthen market business processes by driving and controlling business efficiency through the implementation and sharing of best practices.
* Coach managers on the execution of merchandising plans, recommend optimum space management options based on Store trends, brand and category performance.
* Maintain dynamic working relationships with internal and external business partners in order to maximise business performance (in particular, local brand managers and support functions).

Requirements

*Fluent written and verbal English and Arabic.

* Commercial awareness.
* Cosmetics background.
* 3 years retail management at a senior level.
* Understanding of supply chain/inventory management
* Thrives in multi cultural environments
* PC literate

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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