Senior Sales Assistant

Job description / Role

Company Overview

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role

The Senior Sales Assistant is integral to the effective running of the department or store, providing leadership and support to ensure staff complete all tasks efficiently. The role requires maintaining top-tier customer service standards and acting as a deputy for the line manager in store operations. Success in this role is measured by the ability to lead by example, develop staff, and uphold store performance metrics.

What you will do

• Provide high levels of customer service and lead by example.
• Maintain excellent product knowledge to handle customer queries efficiently.
• Engage with customers to ensure satisfaction and resolve complaints swiftly.

• Assist the store manager with day-to-day operations, covering duty management shifts as needed.
• Run the department in the absence of the line manager, ensuring seamless store opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure accurate ticketing and pricing in line with company policies.

• Train new employees on efficient POS operations to minimize service disruptions.
• Manage any corrective actions related to POS with efficiency.
• Ensure smooth and accurate transactions to enhance customer experience.

• Maintain in-depth product knowledge to train new employees and promote additional sales.
• Supervise the receiving of deliveries, ensuring procedures are followed and discrepancies are investigated.
• Participate in store stock takes, new store openings, and promotional activities to drive business operations.

• Adhere to in-store cash handling procedures with a high level of accuracy.
• Perform banking activities and ensure compliance with company policies.

Required skills to be successful

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to train others.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in point of sale (POS) systems and operations.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

What qualifies you for the role

• Completed full-time education to a high school level.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a retail environment or a supervisory role within the service industry.
• Proven ability to manage store operations and lead a team effectively.
• Competence in cash handling and administrative procedures.

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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.