Job Details The Company: Awarding winning multi branded fashion retailer with over 100 stores throughout the Gulf region is now looking at further expansion of a key ladies fashion brand and seeking to appoint an Area / Operations Manager to look after the regionally based stores.
Job Description: Reporting to the General Manager you will be tasked with leading multiple stores throughout the lower Gulf
Recruitment, training and leadership of store managers - supporting the store managers in achieving their goals is a key emphasis on the role
Setting the annual budgets and store targets, KPI’s
Work with marketing to ensure strong promotional activities and marketing campaigns based on seasonality promotions
Managing performance of the stores, sales against budgets, wages, expenses
Oversee the merchandising, store standards, consistency of customer service & store design layout
Regular head office reporting on performance, issues and solutions
Regular store visits and coaching of the teams
Driving exceptional customer service experience through your teams
Skills Required: Minimum of 4 years Area Management / Retail Operations Management experience in either retail fashion, footwear, department stores with well recognised brands
MUST BE FEMALE
Must have proven experience of managing multiple store locations ie. Area Manager or Operations Manager in the region with proven results in achieving targets
Strong understanding of Middle East retailing – preference for an Eastern European background
Excellent work ethic, strong leadership qualities and a focused team player are critical attributes
Strong people management, fiscal & budget preparation, good computer skills in Excel, Word are prerequisites
Ability to work in a multi cultural team and appreciation of other cultures & values
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