Area Manager (Fashion Retail)

SQ Computer Personnel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Role

This position will be responsibly for 3 menswear stores in Abu Dhabi.

Job title: Area Manager

Division / Department: Head Office

Location: Head Office

Reports to: Department Head

Supervises: Brand team

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To provide support and monitor the operations of the stores in the designated territory. The individual will be responsible to maintain relationships with partners; suppliers etc and manage the operations of the brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the day to day operations of the stores in coordination with the Store Managers

• Hold weekly meetings with the Store Managers to review sales performance and ongoing stock needs of all the stores

• Track and analyze stock in all stores on a weekly basis

• Ensure stores reflect the brand retail best practice across all aspects of the brand and follow the corporate guidelines whilst liaising with the visual merchandising team

• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual retail sales targets in line with the agreed annual budget

• Develop and implement an off season stocking plan for each store using sales figures, shipping related constraints and other factors

• Responsible for day to day reporting of all operational activities to the Department Manager.

• Involved in ensuring that the stores are implementing all the corporate training initiatives

• Address disciplinary issues within the stores along with the HR Team

• Check and monitor the store’s weekly rota. Ensure the rota is being followed

• Liaise with HR department to discuss various staff movements and appraisals along with Store and Brand Managers and be actively involved in the recruitment process for the brand

• Monitor all store expenses on a monthly basis and to discuss cost controls with the Senior Management of the company

• Provides advice and assistance to senior management in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of modifications to existing operations, systems, and procedures

• Liaise with the Government relations department with regards to municipality permits, sales permits etc.

• Co-ordinate and maintain good relationships with mall management and be involved with the various activities & promotions of the mall

Requirements

Expected Years of Experience:

3-5 years experience in Retail Management

Expected Educational Qualification:

Minimum of University degree certificate with fluency in spoken and written English and any other language

REQUIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment

• Spoken and written English – Arabic is an additional advantage

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to work on own initiative

• Has to have high level of planning & organizational skills

• Ability to supervise and train employees

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