Manager - Area Retail
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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
About Landmark Group
Global retail and hospitality conglomerate headquartered in Dubai.
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