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Ref: HP698-9770
Job description / Role
Toys R Us is the largest specialty toy store in the world. Launched by the Al Futtaim Group in Dubai in 1995, Toys R Us now exist in twelve locations in the Pun Gulf market and has emerged as undisputed market leader for all children related products.
The stores offer an unrivaled range of toys, games, sporting goods, electronics, software, baby products, children's apparel and juvenile furniture all under one roof. We are seeking to hirean Assistant Store Manager for our Toys R Us storein Kuwait.
In this role you will be responsible for:
* Assisting the Store Manager in the overall management of the store and deputise in the absence of the Store Manager.
* Ensuring smooth store operations.
* Supporting all marketing and promotional measures by ensuring that suitable changes in merchandising are approved by Store Manager, and made in consultation with visual merchandising team.
* Maintaining adequate stock levels according to trading patterns.
* Reviewing the delivery check results and till losses summaries.
* Ensuring high standards of customer service in all areas of operations.
* Recommending suitable training programs for the staff.
* Updating knowledge about advances in toy business locally, within the region and international market.
* Implementing safety and security plans and procedures.
* Conducting the fire drills / safety and security training on a regular basis.
Requirements
To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
* Minimum 3 years in a retail managerial position with good commercial acumen.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Core management and commercial skills.
* Good knowledge of MS Office packages.
* Good planning and organising skills.
* Leadership qualities.
* Assertiveness.
* Decision making ability.
* Knowledge of SAP operating system would be an additional advantage.
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.