Brand Manager | Retail | Dubai
Al-Futtaim
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sets overall guidelines for margin exploitation by product area and ensures processes are established to analyse margin deviation..
- Develops a global commercial strategy (short, medium and long term). Defines the store layout through all product categories (adjacencies and product mix) according to brand guidelines.
- Setting and delivery of operational standards for all stores in visual merchandising, stock availability, customer service and security whilst ensuring brand integrity.
- Ensure all team members are trained and developed to deliver the business plan and sales targets.
- Own and develop the brand operations strategy (Strategic Plan).
- Construct, implement, monitor and control the approved budget and operational costs for all stores.
- Enforce company operating procedures to maintain accurate inventory, system integrity and profit protection across all stores.
- Drive cost saving initiatives and efficiencies throughout retail operations by challenging existing processes.
- Working alongside GM-HR to ensure manpower costs are closely monitored and productivity levels maximised.
- Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: College or University level graduate.
- Minimum Experience: Retail fashion experience is preferred although a passion for fashion is a must
- Job-Specific Skills: Strategic planning and analytical skills, All Microsoft Office Programs.
- Behavioural Competencies: Strong communication skills, confident decision maker, leadership skills and strategic thinker
- Keeps up to date with the latest trends and brands, Strong sales focus and eager to learn