Director Retail

Job Description : RETAIL DIRECTOR UAE Working as a Retail Director you will be responsible for ensuring that Store Directors/Managers maximise the commercial performance of their retail shops and deliver exceptional Guest Experience. You will also be responsible for establishing a bridge between back-office and their network of stores which they control/audit on a continuous basis and implement corrective solutions and actions. · You will understand the brand strategy and cascade within your given network · In conjunction with Marketing, ensure the full implementation of the of marketing and CX strategies and programs · Implement Brand guidelines taking in consideration each market specifications · Agree on a yearly calendar of sales with commercial team · Control discount and margins to insure constant business profitability · Follow up periodically on the sales figures per line and stock at hand (Sell-Out) · Manage potential shortages, review orders and inform merchandising team on the status · Record, monitor and analyze market trends, competitors activities · Provide commercial with quantitive and qualitative reports using data from market studies and in-house system · Define sales target per sales team member · Manage the P&L for the brand at hand · Monitor the performance of the brand and send recommendation · Manage the organisations' resources within budget guidelines · Provide prompt, thorough, and accurate information to keep management appropriately informed of the brands financial position · Develop and motivate team members to ensure transfer of know-how and continuous positive work environment · Monitor team members performance and provide formal and informal feedback and appraisal in order to maximise efficiency What You'll Need To Succeed · Previous Retail Director experience within the GCC region · Ecommerce and omnichannel experience · Ability to travel across the region will be required on a monthly basis · International experience is a big plus

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