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Job description / Role
Debenhams is the leading department store business from the UK. What differentiates Debenhams from other retailers is the unique combination of own-bought brands, exclusive designer ranges and leading international brands. The majority of our merchandise is available only at Debenhams. This unique mix of premium brands at affordable prices enables us to satisfy existing and attract new customers. Our product ranges appeal to all ages and tastes across ladieswear, cosmetics, skincare and fragrances, accessories, menswear, childrenswear, lingerie and homewares. Debenhams currently has over 20 'Designers at Debenhams', designing over 41 different ranges. Designer collections include J by Jasper Conran, Butterfly by Matthew Williamson, Rocha John Rocha and Star by Julien Macdonald. They offer aspirational merchandise in all departments at affordable prices.
The Role:
Provides direction and ensures co-operation between Store/Assistant Sales Managers. Ensures Assistant Sales Managers deliver the highest possible levels of customer service in store.
Responsibilities:
* Ensures store achieves defined stockloss targets.
* Carries out all loss prevention activities as defined by their stockloss action plans.
* Constantly seeks to improve staff awareness of stockloss issues.
* Actively seeks out and implements any additional opportunities to reduce stockloss.
* Accurately and efficiently communicates any stock issues, ideas or recommendations to operations managers or brand teams.
* Actively seeks out and exploits any additional opportunities to promote sales.
* Sales and market analysis.
* Promotional strategy.
* Margin Management.
* Team supervision and Coaching.
Requirements
* Minimum of 5 years experience in the retail environment.
* Good Management Skills.
* Commercially aware and evidence that you drive decisions through analysis of commercial information.
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.