Operations Manager - Next

Alshaya

Saudi Arabia

Ref: GP435-3286

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Next is a UK lifestyle retail chain offering exciting, beautifully designed, excellent quality clothing, footwear, accessories and home products for men, women and children presented in collections that reflect the aspirations and means of our customers. Launched in 1982, Next now trades in more than 500 stores across the UK & Eire. In the Middle East and North Africa we have an expanding portfolio of 63 stores. Our team are passionate about providing excellent customer service across all our product area's and work collaboratively as a team to achieve results.

The Role:

As Operations Manager you will be responsible for achieving all targets set by the business plan as well as store and employee performance management. You will also actively contribute to business development including new store openings and identifying opportunities for staff and business development. In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities you will be expected to build external networks to understand market trends and competitor activity that, once fed back into central teams, allows us to maintain a competitive advantage.

Qualifications & Requirements:

* English language skills are essential

* Arabic skills would be an advantage

* At least 3 years' multi-site experience preferred

* You must be computer literate.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,600 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.

Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 40,000 people from over 110 nationalities.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

* English language skills are essential.

* Arabic skills would be an advantage.

* At least 3 years' multi-site experience preferred.

* You must be computer 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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