Retail Director

Job Description : RETAIL DIRECTOR DUBAI passionate, result oriented, dynamic, and commercial mindset Retail Director to lead our brands, their operations, and the marketing department. Responsibilities: · The Retail Director is responsible for managing retail operations across all stores, ensure that the Brand Managers maximize the commercial performance of their retail shops and deliver exceptional Guest Experience. · Understand the brand strategy and cascade within the given network. · ensure the full implementation of the of marketing and CX strategies and programs in coordination with the marketing team. · Agree on a yearly calendar of sales. · Control discount and margins to ensure constant business profitability. · Responsible for P&L regionally, locally and on store level and monitor profitability · Responsible for results both topline and bottom line. · Manage budgets and forecasts together with finance team · Follow up periodically on the sales figures per line and stock at hand (Sell-Out) · Record, monitor and analyze market trends, competitor’s activities. · Provide prompt, and accurate information to keep management appropriately informed of the brands financial position. · Monitor leadership team members performance and provide formal and informal feedback and appraisal to maximize efficiency. · Develop Business strategies to support regional growth. · Own the growth plan for aggressive expansion in the region · Work with marketing department on direct marketing, editorial, and advertising initiatives. · Attend monthly financial reviews to present monthly results against targets set and to outline actions required to improve performance. The Successful Applicant: · Proven track record of growing a retail business. · Experience at General Manager / Retail director level. · 10+ years of retail store management, preferably in apparel, sports brands and big box. · Must have experience opening new stores. · Multi stores management experience. · Excellent leadership skills. · Strong interpersonal and communication skills. · People first attitude. · Customer focus

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