Retail Country Manager

Job description / Role

Retail Country Manager - Qatar

The UK’s leading school uniform supplier, is setting up a retail operation in Qatar to support its 13 schools in the market. We are establishing a company and retail operation locally to expand our business locally.

The ideal Candidate should have a strong retail background and have knowledge of fitting out and opening a brand new store. They should be used to managing a retail team and providing coaching and training. Knowledge of warehouse operations, standards and packing. The ideal candidate should be able to provide advice and guidance, while delivering business goals and objectives. They would also have knowledge of sales based ordering and stock management. Project management skills would be a bonus.

Key responsibility:
To quickly establish and manage the Qatar retail operation for our 13 international schools

Role
• Quickly establish retail & warehousing operation in Qatar
• Set up and manage a team of staff to deliver school uniform throughout the year
• Consolidate operation and ensure school service is of a high standard for 2018
• Develop further schools and expand operation in Qatar in 2019
• Effectively manage key customer/school relationships
• Manage day to day operation in Qatar
• Produce a weekly report of office activities

Requirements

• Retail management experience
• Business minded
• Self-starter
• Arabic speaking is a plus
• Fluent English
• Must already reside in Qatar and be able to transfer visa
• Must be available during summer months in Qatar for key back to school period

About the Company

BAC Middle East - the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region's recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.

BAC's proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process.