Manager - Area Retail, Home Box, Jeddah, KSA
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
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- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
- Sales and Commercial Performance of the region
- 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 Prepare and participate in the preparation of sales budgets 2. 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 maintenance & regular review of store operational & standards leading to standardization of systems.
- Monitor inventory management systems within the area (stock availability, order management, back store management, stock consolidation and transfer)
- Ensure on time 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 & retail meetings to maximize operational efficiency
- 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 the store in your region 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. Private & Confidential Page 2 of 3 3. 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 4. 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 MUST HAVE
- A Candidate with retail experience in GCC would be preferable
- Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in Retail
- Should have Home & Furniture experience for 3-5 years
- Should have handled large format Retail/Hyper mart. SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
- Result orientation
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Communication skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Attention to Detail
- Influencing Skills
• Leadership Skills TARGET COMPANIES
- Leading Home Retailers in India, South Africa, UK and the Middle East
- Any Graduation, PG - MBA/PG Diploma in Business Management
- 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.
- Home Box is a one-stop shop offering smart furniture and furnishings for everyday living, at affordable prices.
- Launched in 2013, Home Box is one of the Landmark Group’s fastest growing concepts with 51 stores across KSA, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar.
- With an extensive offering of great quality products, Home Box makes customers feel at home with its good, honest prices and friendly, helpful service.
- Through Home Box, the Group aims to provide customers with tasteful yet affordable home furnishing solutions that promises to transform your space with our bold textures and exquisite décor that make every occasion memorable with a commitment to be the heart of your home, offering an exceptional, cost-effective shopping journey. Known for its modern designs and high quality, Home Box is celebrated for shaping contemporary lifestyles with curated collections that combine aesthetic appeal and the latest trends at affordable prices.
- “At Home Box, we continually research market trends to create products that fulfil our customers’ needs.
- Our goal is to fill the market gap for fashionable, contemporary home essentials at affordable prices.
- We are committed to enhancing the customer experience through innovative approaches, as exemplified by our new store concept, which elevates economical home shopping and promises 'Always more in the box' for our customers,” stated Ajay Antal, CEO of Home Box.
- 8,000+ Products offering amazing quality and prices.
- 50+ Stores helping millions of satisfied customers.
- 4 Countries where we’ve made our mark in 3 years.
- 1000+ Emp.dedicated to great service.
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