JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
The Company:
Regarded as a leader in the region with an impressive portfolio of retail concepts under their "brand management". Currently with over 20 retail brands under local management through a network of stores in Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia they are expanding at a phenomenal pace. Some of these key brands are well known international (including Australian brands) with a strong local presence. As part of continued expansion & investment in their retail division they are seeking a further Area Manager for their homewares business.
The opportunity:
• Responsible for driving your retail fashion brand through driving sales & profitability within your geographical region in the Middle East but based in Dubai
• Integral in delivering a sound business strategy / plan in order to deliver sales objectives
• Work on periodical brand review performance ensuring the sales objectives are met
• Historical & trend analysis in line with the Merchandise Buying teams ensuring product matches current & future needs
• Working with the international principal owner of the brand on brand integrity & standards ensuring the store layout, merchandising standards, promotional activities conform
• On going management of multiple stores & associated Store Managers (up to 20 stores)
• Recruitment, training, performance, visual standards & marketing initiatives are integral to this role's various tasks
• Driving exceptional customer service standards throughout your stores through effective training of sales staff
• Perform regular store audits, open new stores & ensuring a safe and happy work environment at all times
• Identify gaps in your staff & develop required training plans & follow through
• Manage & ensure the Loss Prevention Policy, systems & procedures in line with company directives
REQUIREMENTS
Your background:
• Minimum of 5 years commercial Area Management or Multi Site management, recent experience with Gifts or HOMEWARES is essential for this role
• A strong business leader with a well tuned commercial eye for brand management
• Strong financial & analytical skills with intermediate computer skills like Word, Excel & POS systems
• Preferred experience is working within a larger structured national or international retailer with experience across merchandise as well as driving operations
• A Tertiary qualification is highly desirable in any discipline although not essential
• Strong & adaptable in character you possess excellent leadership qualities
• A level of patience, understanding & respect for other cultures is critical as your team will be diverse in their skill, ethnicity & origins
Your rewards & benefits:
• A TAX FREE monthly salary + Expat package
• Housing or allowance paid
• Excellent bonus structure
• Annual return air fares to Australia paid by the company
• 4 weeks annual paid holiday
• Executive Medical Insurance Cover
• Visa & processing costs
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Logistics Executive has been established for more than 10 years and delivers professional Executive Search & Recruitment services to the global Logistics and Supply Chain market.
Our service covers the full spectrum of senior roles within the Logistics & Supply Chain vertical and includes support functions such as Finance & HR. We are also able to provide Interim Managers and Supply Chain Consultants on short or limited term contracts.
Our knowledge and reach in the Logistics & Supply Chain sector usually means that we can provide better candidates than the ‘generalist’ search firms.
We provide a suite of HR & Talent Management consultancy services to the industry including Outplacement, Executive Coaching, Psychometric testing, Assessment, Performance Reviews and Leadership Development programmes.
The Dubai Regional Office covers Africa, Middle East, Central Asia / CIS, South Asia and the surrounding regions - however we source candidates globally through our international network.
Our other international offices cover Europe, S.E. Asia and Asia Pacific.
Find Top Talent
Other jobs you might be interested in
Operations Manager Jobs in DubaiStore Manager Jobs in Dubai
Sales Manager Jobs in Dubai
Show More