eCommerce Manager/Online Trading Specialist

Al Futtaim Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP698-12560

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

eCommerce Manager/Online Trading Specialist - Al Futtaim Retail Divisional Office - Dubai, U.A.E.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and dynamic online trading expert to join Al Futtaim at an exciting time in its ambitious ecommerce rollout plan.

On this role you will be assisting the Head of Online in developing and delivering the online trading and merchandising strategy and driving the success of the Al Futtaim Retail multichannel website through effective management of online merchandising. You will also be assisting in the development of the day to day trading performance, margin and P&L, as well as ranging and promotional activity.

On this position you will lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of online merchandisers & develop strong relationships with the PMO/UX, digital marketing and operational teams within eCommerce, the buying and merchandising teams, as well as cross-functionally with logistics, marketing, store operations, IT, GMASCO and finance. Ensure that the online merchandising team optimises opportunities for driving profit in the internet channel.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need to have 5+ years’ experience in a relevant Commercial Management function and at least 3 years exposure to e-Commerce at a trading/merchandising level. You will need to be highly operational, with an understanding of retail processes. Strong analytical and numerical skills are an asset.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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