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Job description / Role
Property
The Property division covers all aspects of Alshaya's retail property. including market studies, brand expansion planning, budget approval, site leasing and acquisition, store design and project management. After handing over a completed store, the division continues to handle maintenance and facilities management.
Internally, the division interacts with brand teams, Operations, Finance, Logistics, IT and HR. Externally, the focus is on building long-term relationships with host brands, developers, suppliers and contractors.
The division regularly reviews store performance and drives store refurbishment and relocation to ensure meeting company and brand expectations in regard to quality and profitability.Manage projects within a given division from concept to completion in accordance with Company Policy and agreed parameters.
* Review and analyze project critical information, develop & implement strategies to achieve Business objectives
* Develop key external & internal relationships to achieve agreed objectives. Deliver relevant feedback to all parties
* Proactively manage workload, making recommendations for change when necessary
* Manage supporting team & provide coaching, mentoring & direction.
Requirements
Skills & Experience:
* Building practice
* Planning
* Procurement
* Cost control
* Persuasiveness
* Customer Understanding
* Analytical Thinking
* Creativity & Innovation
* Relationship Building
* Total 5 years experience in architectural and interior designing and site supervision.
* Exposure to property development.
* Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferably in architecture from an accredited university.
* Professional body membership.
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.