Store Manager | Al Futtaim

Company Name: Al Futtaim 
Qualification: Masters and Bachelors 
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
Salary Range: 12,000 AED – 15,000 AED 
Company Size: 50 – 100 Employees 
Other Benefits: Medical Insurance | Bonus 
Employment: Full Time 

About Company

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 organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

Job Description/Role

What You Will Do

People Development / HR

  • Networks, supports recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining high-quality management and associates to fill store profiles and succession planning.
  • Leads by example, trains, develops and provides ongoing feedback and coaching on product knowledge, selling skills, visual merchandising, and delivering the customer experience.
  • Organizes weekly staff meetings and daily briefings to recap store performance, and to communicate new company goals and strategies, as well as new store procedures and performance targets.

Customer Experience / Sales

  • Ensures an excellent level of customer service is a priority at all times by executing and achieving the Customer Experience consistently through regular assessment, coaching and follow-up with team
  • Maintains visibility and leads by example on the selling floor to answer customer questions and supports all selling functions
  • Implements all visual merchandising standards, directives, promotions, and overall cleanliness and organization of the sales floor and stockroom.

Drive Sales & Profitability

  • Meets or exceeds profitability expectations for the store in sales, payroll, shrink and conversion
  • Creates and executes strategies to maximize store sales and control expenses

Operational Effectiveness

  • Controls company assets by meeting all loss prevention measures (consistent management of inventory, in- and out-bound stock movements, sales, returns, exchange, store maintenance, etc.)
  • Executes and complies with all company policies and store procedures

Required Skills To Be Successful

  • Good command of business English (written and verbal)
  • Good computer skills (Outlook, Excel & SAP) and detailed report analysis skills
  • Strong level of numeracy & literacy
  • Some heavy lifting
  • Scheduled shifts may require standing for a minimum of eight hours

What Equips You For The Role

Minimum Qualification and Knowledge

Education : High school education, Diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum Experience

Minimum two years of Assistant Store Manager experience with a proven track record for driving sales and profit results and training and developing a team of individuals preferably from the Fashion industry.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Able to adapt to a fast-changing environment
  • Good analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task

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