Area Manager (Fashion Retail)

Job description / Role

My client is a leading retail group with over 100 stores across the UAE & GCC.

This position will be responsibly for 3 menswear stores in Abu Dhabi.

Job title: Area Manager
Division / Department: Head Office
Location: Head Office
Reports to: Department Head
Supervises: Brand team

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Purpose & Scope
To provide support and monitor the operations of the stores in the designated territory. The individual will be responsible to maintain relationships with partners; suppliers etc and manage the operations of the brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise the day to day operations of the stores in coordination with the Store Managers
• Hold weekly meetings with the Store Managers to review sales performance and ongoing stock needs of all the stores
• Track and analyze stock in all stores on a weekly basis
• Ensure stores reflect the brand retail best practice across all aspects of the brand and follow the corporate guidelines whilst liaising with the visual merchandising team
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual retail sales targets in line with the agreed annual budget
• Develop and implement an off season stocking plan for each store using sales figures, shipping related constraints and other factors
• Responsible for day to day reporting of all operational activities to the Department Manager.
• Involved in ensuring that the stores are implementing all the corporate training initiatives
• Address disciplinary issues within the stores along with the HR Team
• Check and monitor the store’s weekly rota. Ensure the rota is being followed
• Liaise with HR department to discuss various staff movements and appraisals along with Store and Brand Managers and be actively involved in the recruitment process for the brand
• Monitor all store expenses on a monthly basis and to discuss cost controls with the Senior Management of the company
• Provides advice and assistance to senior management in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of modifications to existing operations, systems, and procedures
• Liaise with the Government relations department with regards to municipality permits, sales permits etc.
• Co-ordinate and maintain good relationships with mall management and be involved with the various activities & promotions of the mall

Requirements

Expected Years of Experience:

3-5 years experience in Retail Management

Expected Educational Qualification:

Minimum of University degree certificate with fluency in spoken and written English and any other language

REQUIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment
• Spoken and written English – Arabic is an additional advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work on own initiative
• Has to have high level of planning & organizational skills
• Ability to supervise and train employees

About the Company

Due to overwhelming client demand, SQ Computer Personnel opened a branch in the UAE in 2007 which we called SQ Gulf. Over the last 7 successful years we have carved out a strong and credible reputation in the UAE as a recruiter of choice. We work in partnership with a number of large multi-national and regional organisations as well as smaller, boutique companies. We aim to supply personnel on a sole agency basis which, in turn, provides you with a very attractive and cost effective, headache-free process.

SQ Gulf covers a wide range of vertical markets with in the MENA region. We have mirrored our UK successes by building a 360 degree, full life-cycle infrastructure and support strategy. We have an experienced team of account managers who are all well versed in their specific market vertical. We cover all levels of seniority and job titles. I myself, have over 13 years of professional recruiting experience, 5 of which have been in the UAE. As an agency, I strongly believe that SQ Gulf, with it\\'s team of dedicated and experienced staff, are exceptionally well placed to provide a smooth, successful and cost-effective recruitment solution. We have an exceptionally large database of current candidates, from UAE Nationals to expats currently looking for new challenges in the region.