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Manager - Area Retail

Landmark Group
UAE
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago

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Sales and Commercial Performance of the Area

Maximize sales and profitability of the area

Formulate and implement store strategies and procedures

Coach Store Managers to use commercial information effectively

Control costs within budgetary guidelines

Promote awareness of local trading patterns, the trading environment and competitor activity

Identify internal and external commercial opportunities

Maximize productivity in stores through effective deployment of resources

Increase market share in the area and study competition regularly

Monitor and control expenses ( overtime, local, stock and consumables) through efficient store operations

Look at prospective sites and evaluate new sites

Operational Standards and Management

Execute new store openings and re-fits.

Execute promotions are implemented according to guidelines and that local/seasonal promotional opportunities are identified and maximized.

Ensure maintainence and regular review of store operational and corporate standards leading to standardization of systems

Monitor inventory management systems within the area (stock availabililty,order management, back store management, stock consolidation and transfer)

Ensure ontime stock count and effective stock management (right product is available at the right time in all stores)

Monitor staffing levels in stores within the area to ensure resources are effectively deployed

Monitor store administration through periodical store visits and retail meetings to maximize operational efficiency within the area

Ensure all the stores are in compliance with all employment and state laws, health and safety standards

Ensure all the stores portrays the company image in all aspects of personal presentation and adheres to the company dress code as laid out by the Company

Maintain best retail standards in all showrooms as per market positioning of the brand

Initiate timely action on slow moving and non moving products

Furnish regular product feedback to the senior management and the buying department.

Supervise the visual merchandising function to ensure that they support the brand and intended theme.

Execute and monitor stores for events like sale, promotions etc.

People Management

Support induction of new recruits through buddy system

Manage, develop and motivate staff to increase sales and improve efficiency

Ensure right mix of staffing across all showrooms

Train/Assist Store Managers in conducting staff welfare activities

Ensure that all new recruits understand their job and settle down well within the company

Assist Store Managers in grievance handling and disciplinary actions

Ensure skill development of showroom staffs through Job rotation and Learning & Development

Monitor and appraise the performance of showroom staffs in coordination with showroom managers and developing individual career plans.

Set KRA's for direct reports and conduct performance appraisal

Oversee staff deployment and drive motivation levels of the direct reportees

Monitor staff welfare ( staff accommodation and transport) and facilitate complaint resolution

Ensure effective resource planning and succession planning

Customer Focus

Implements a high standard of customer focus within the store in the area through effective coaching

Regularly assesses customer service standards within store

Ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained at the highest level in all stores

Assess mystery shopping feedback and prepare action plan for improvement

Create seamless customer service orientation among store employees by ensuring timely and efficient customer service

Skills and Capabilities

  • Good Knowledge of retail processes and retail industry
  • Good Knowledge of Merchandising, Stock Management and Inventory processes
  • Result orientation
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail

About Company

MIDDLE EAST’S LARGEST FASHION RETAILER! Part of the Landmark Group, Splash, was founded in Sharjah in 1993. Constantly setting trends and redefining the fashion industry in the region, Splash offers an extensive and award-winning collection of popular clothing for men, women and teens. It is also the go-to destination for international brands like Kappa, Lee Cooper, Ecko Unltd , Starter and Ulla Popkins .

As a brand Splash believes in constantly raising the bar and is acknowledged as a trendsetter in the region having successfully created some of the biggest fashion and brand properties which have now become part of the social calendar of the region

Splash is committed to becoming a 100% sustainable brand, adopting eco-friendly practices across all business areas, from raw material procurement to biodegradable packaging

200+ STORES | 4K+ EMPLOYEES | 14+ COUNTRIES

Company

Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.

Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.

We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.

Requirements

  • Good Knowledge of retail processes and retail industry
  • Good Knowledge of Merchandising, Stock Management and Inventory processes
  • Result orientation
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail

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