Deputy Retail Operations Manager - Luxury Retail

Job description / Role

Luxury retail business is expanding and requires a Deputy Retail Operations Manager to join its growing team.

Working closely with our client on a number of strategically important appointments we have been charged with locating a high calibre retail operations professional who has experience within the UAE market and within luxury retail in particular.

As a premium supplier of luxury items our client is well regarded within its industry. We have enjoyed recent success placing a number of sales & marketing professionals and building from this we require someone who has strong operational experience for this role.

Requirements

As Deputy Retail Operations Manager you will hold previous experience in handling large operations involving more than 15 team members which includes sales staff.

At the request of our client we require:
- At least 7 + years of experience
- Excellent leadership skills and previous experience in managing experienced and senior store managers.
- Experience in start-up operations of stores including dealing with mall management, vendors and government entities
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
- Experienced in managing vendors
- Experience in people management issues related to retail – rotas, performance appraisals, hiring etc.

This role will be based out of the businesses head office in Abu Dhabi and the business would like the successful candidate to be based there.

Our client is looking to hire within the next few weeks so don’t delay in sending your CV for this Deputy Retail Operations Manager today

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.