مدير متجر (المستوى الثاني)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

JOB PURPOSE

The Shop Manager is responsible for supervising store operations to ensure exceptional customer service, maximize sales, and profitability in line with company objectives. He/she manages inventory, maintenance, and ensures the shop's external appearance meets brand standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Detect, anticipate, and regularly report on customer needs, market trends, and competitor activities impacting the region or market.

- Greet customers, offer assistance, and promptly address their needs and complaints in line with quality and customer service standards, fostering customer loyalty and enhancing the portfolio.

- Ensure that store licenses and certificates are up to date, and that employees' official documents are valid and compliant with local regulations.

- Ensure a smooth and efficient receiving process for items and shipments, while monitoring all inventory activities, including cycle counts, stock movements, transfers between shops, transfers to/from the warehouse, damaged items, devolutions, and shrinkage.

- Analyze hourly, daily, and weekly sales performance; monitor top-selling items; identify missing sizes and items; and manage collection rotation in coordination with relevant stakeholders to determine replenishment needs.

- Place accurate orders, meet stock performance objectives, and maximize sales and sell-out.

- Prepare staff schedules based on budgeted hours, visitor traffic, daily sales targets, events, and operational needs (including shipments, stock counts, sales, etc.). Ensure effective communication of sales plans and set daily and hourly targets for the shop/department team.

- Log and update all commercial and operational information, as well as various requests, on provided platforms (such as help-desks, events, and loss prevention applications) in a timely and accurate manner.

- Manage the annual allocated budget by monitoring expenditures within set limits, optimizing and reducing costs where possible, and reporting variances against the budget.

- Oversee the shop's image and ensures compliance with the brand’s standards. Verify and follow up on the cleanliness, display, and maintenance of the shop, including the windows, cash registers, and stock rooms.

- Develop comprehensive reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), sales trends, inventory levels, and team productivity to facilitate informed decision-making.

- Specific for Multimedia & Lifestyle: Monitor and analyze sales data to pinpoint trends and opportunities for expanding or adjusting departmental offerings. Optimize inventory levels and product assortment to efficiently meet customer demand.

- Specific for Multimedia & Lifestyle: Remain informed on the latest trends and advancements in technology, lifestyles, music, and literature to offer knowledgeable recommendations to customers and enhance sales initiatives.

- Recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate the team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base, and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company. Conduct daily Japanese meetings to keep the staff informed and engaged.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE

General Experience

Four to six years of experience in the Retail, or a similar role.

Managerial Experience

Two years of experience in a managerial role.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Business Insight

Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, shows considerable business insight, beyond the fundamentals. Asks probing questions and draws on a variety of sources to gain insight and to explore business drivers or industry trends.

Customer Focus

Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, keeps in contact with customers to ensure problems are resolved, or to improve customer service. Studies customer feedback and emerging customer needs and uses these to determine some creative new ideas.

Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.

Drives Results

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best possible results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles and setbacks; maintains productivity and a positive attitude.

Develops Talent

Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. For example, shares own experience and expertise with others if asked. Provides constructive feedback and other support for other people's development.

Values Differences

Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. For example, grasps the uniqueness of each individual and challenges others who use stereotypes. Seeks out opportunities to learn and put into practice ideas from others with different perspectives, backgrounds, etc.

Being Resilient

Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. For example, skillfully handles disruptions, obstacles, and emotional or stressful situations and nevertheless makes steady progress; seeks insight into the situation, reduces tensions, and finds optimal solutions. Swiftly recovers from significant setbacks.

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.