Area Manager (Female) - Royal Sporting House

Al Futtaim Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP698-9879

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Area Manager (Female) | Royal Sporting House | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

RSH Limited incorporates the initials of Royal Sporting House is the leading pan-Asian marketer, distributor and retailer of top international brand-names in sports, golf, active lifestyle and fashion products.

Established in 1977, in Singapore, RSH Limited today has established operations in 9 countries with over 6000 employees across the globe.

Capitalising on our more than 35 years of experience in the field, we are one of Asia's pioneers in the sporting goods industry and we are rapidly evolving into the region's fashion powerhouse.

As a group we have a collective portfolio of over 70 brands and a distribution network spanning more than 40 countries in the Asia-pacific region. Our retail network in the United Arab Emirates encompasses more than 75 free standing stores and 175 shop-in-shops.

To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Support the store management teams by ensuring there are fully trained and competent users on store operating systems (SAP, ECC.6, Retail Pro) to avoid discrepancies and risk to the business.
- Ensure all stock takes and physical inventory counts are carried out as per the defined process and or standard operating procedure and posting of stock count and physical inventory results whilst assisting stores with any investigation.
- Regular training sessions and updates on standard operating procedures and policies to include all new employees.
- Monitor all locations to ensure efficient archiving practices in line with Group Internal Audit requirements.
- Continuous review of local consumables to ensure stores are in line with budget parameters at all times.
- Assist the store management and administration teams to ensure all till discrepancies are thoroughly investigated, recorded, analysed and reported to the General Manager for further action in case of any dispute.
- Develop store procedures in conjunction with the store teams, regional office and Retail Compliance Manager and ensure smooth implementation and compliance checks.
- Review all store internal audit reports and implement necessary corrective action required.
- Work alongside the Retail IT Manager and STS team to identify and develop suitable store related processes to enhance operational efficiencies and to meet customer expectations.
- Responsibility for the maintenance and development of system processes relating to store operating systems (SAP, ECC.6 and Retail Pro).

Requirements

To be successful in this position you should have the minimum qualifications and knowledge:
- Degree would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of SAP preferable.

Minimum Experience:
2-5 years experience in retail business of which minimum of 2 years as Store Manager or higher.

Job-Specific Skills:
- People Management skills
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Strong computer literacy
- Good knowledge of Retail metrics.

Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong communication skills,
- Decision making, leadership and a strategic thinker.
- Ability to lead, develop and motivate.
-A high degree of accuracy is essential.

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.

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