Retail Manager - Clothing

Carter Murray

UAE

Ref: HP662-546

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

An American clothing brand is seeking a Retail Manager to manage the operation of the brand, support strategic decisions, implement sales and marketing activities to ensure planned revenues are achieved whilst working within budgeted costs

- Contribute to sales plans for the brand(s), implement activities as per the agreed plan and carry out cost control measures to achieve set targets vs budgets.
- Monitor the sales figures against forecasts, analyze and interpret trends and capitalize on data to maximize sales and profit
- Oversee the implementation of customer service standards in the stores, and ensure customer satisfaction and efficient handling of complaints.
- Conduct regular store visits to review operational standards and monitor quality of customer service. Observe the standards and provide feedback to store managers to take appropriate action at store level.
- Manage and control all aspects of stock management of the brand(s), ensure adherence to procedures and guide the team towards achieving targeted stock levels and minimizing stock loss.
- Coordinate with the visual merchandising team to ensure the brand VM standards are developed and maintained across the stores.
- Organize and implement sales promotional and any marketing activities in conjunction with the Operations and ensure that the set up is in line with operational policies and successful
- Action the plans for new shop openings in line with operational policies and procedures.
- Implement and monitor store operations policies and procedures to ensure full compliance.
- Keep up to date with market trends pertaining to industry/trade/product category, customer preferences and competitor activities. Ensure stores are up to date on market trends.
- Prepare sales analyses and reports on operational issues, market trends, competitors and customer to facilitate overall decision-making on brand management strategy per brand
- Responsible for preparation of stores/review of standards for principal visits in order to build and strengthen the brand
- Ensure optimum staffing levels are maintained across the brand through liaison with the Unit HR Manager

Requirements

- Graduate in any discipline
- 5-7 years experience in Retail
- Proven track record in the field of Sales and Retailing
- Excellent people management, communication skills with ability to develop people
- An understanding of the UAE retail market is a plus
- UAE experience is preferred

About the Company

Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.

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