Senior Merchandiser - The Body Shop

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-3861

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Senior Merchandiser - The Body Shop - Kuwait

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.

As a Senior Merchandiser your role will be to plan stock/intake requirements to meet the budgeted sales and manage the building, selection and buying process of ranges maintaining gross profit on purchases and/or net profit on sales. In addition, you will identify and plan promotional events and coach and monitor the performance of a merchandise team.

Requirements

* At least 2 years' merchandising experience
* Educated to degree level
* Excellent English skills (Arabic is also desirable)
* Good analytical, negotiation and IT skills
* A strong business and commercial acumen
* Highly motivated and enthusiastic
* Commercially aware
* Willing to travel.

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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