General Manager – GUESS
Al Futtaim Group
Dubai, UAE
Ref: HP698-3862
Al Futtaim Group

The Role


The Role


Al-Futtaim's Retail Division holds a stable of world class brands operating in buoyant markets with huge growth prospects. Some of our brands are Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, and IKEA as well as Robinsons with a range of smaller brands selected for their appeal to the markets in which we operate. We currently operate our Retail outlets across the Middle East and in South East Asia. We have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout the UAE, Egypt and GCC countries. We are in the final stages of outline planning for massive growth and need to prepare for the next phase of this program.  We are seeking a General Manager for one of our prestigious Fashion Brands. You will be responsible for maximising the profitability of the business unit through potentialising sales, management and control of cost base. You will ensure development and progression of the team to deliver exemplary retail standards and customer service.You will play a critical role in ensuring that the business performs upto budgeted expectations. You will also be responsible for ensuring profitability of the business unit and be required to pull together an effective, cohesive team and enthuse the team to strive for one clear goal.

Requirements


Requirements


You will need a minimum of 10 years of experience in blue chip fashion retailers.You will need to have a good understanding / experience in different functions either in terms of line management or by way of actually working in those functions.You will need to possess excellent commercial skills, change management, strategic thinking, data analysis skills, negotiating skills, understanding of marketing concepts, communication and inter-personal skills.

About the Company


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 Group’s 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 Group’s 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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