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Job description / Role
Online Trading Manager - The Body Shop - Kuwait
eCommerce is developing rapidly in the Middle East and with Alshaya being named the region's best multi-brand franchise operator there is no better time to join our growing business function. You will have the opportunity to lead innovation in the ecommerce in the Middle East and deliver valuable results to the business.
This role provides an experienced senior ecommerce product/category merchandising manager the opportunity to scope, plan and manager the online strategy for a designated brand's ecommerce sites across multiple regions. You will lead a results-driven online brand team to achieve budgeted sales and profitability objectives ensuring effective digital marketing activity at all times. If you are looking for a challenge that allows you the opportunity to grow, develop, improve and innovate both your own role and that of a team then apply today.
At The Body Shop we believe true beauty comes from the heart. For us, beauty is much more than a pretty face - it's about feeling good and doing good, too. We make our products with love and care. We source some of the finest raw ingredients from the four corners of the globe. In store, the helpful and friendly staff provide a shopping experience our customers love.
Requirements
* A university degree
* 5-8 years' experience in ecommerce product/category merchandising, ideally in a PLC in the retail sector
* Multi-channel retail experience
* Exposure to eCommerce at a senior management level, including both strategy development and implementation
* Leadership and formal line management experience with the ability to set direction and motivate a team to achieve excellent results
* An analytical mindset with strong numerical skills
* A good understanding of competitive positioning, management of commercial processes, and maximisation of business opportunities.
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.