Retail Director

Job Description : RETAIL DIRECTOR UAE The job holder will be responsible for leading the division's retail & e-com strategy and expansion in order to deliver growth ambitions. The job holder will also be responsible for driving retail business and operations to ensure the achievement of growth and market share in the region. The job holder will directly manage the following retail functions: store operations, buying & planning, training, VM & RBM. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Responsibilities: Builds and develops the retail strategy in alignment with Global brand standards for the MENA region Prepares and manages the annual budget for the Business Unit budget and secures subsequent approval, tracks expenditure and ensures adherence to the budget Defines the operating framework and policies for the Business Unit and ensures compliance with internal quality standards Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of services within and outside the Business Unit Core Responsibilities: Oversees and manages the retail business of UA assuming full Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for sales; Manages/enables the business with the objective of maximizing sales and profitability Builds and implements e-com & omni strategy and roadmap for UA Works closely with the leasing team to secure the right locations with competitive terms and continuously delivers set rent-to-sales ratio targets for profitable business Leads new store openings adhering to the brand guidelines and works closely with the projects team to meet internal & external timelines while delivering expected profitability Oversees and provides direction on the long-term plan and strategy for the product, adhering to the brand strategy and segmentation Oversees and manages the creation of merchandise plans based on insights gained from merchandise analytics, customer preference, historical trends, future outlook and brand strategy Works closely with the brand and marketing team to define a retail brand calendar for each season and oversees the implementation of it Oversees and works with the retail operations to ensure that store displays and inventory levels are adequate to meet the forecast sales budget People Management: Defines goals and key performance indicators for each member of the team and ensure effective implementation of the organisation's performance management process Develops talent within the team by providing guidance, mentoring and coaching to achieve the defined goals Drives a culture of feedback and coaching in the Business Unit by providing feedback on an ongoing basis, identifying development needs and coaching the employees on the areas of improvement Key Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Master’s degree in Business Administration is preferred A minimum of 12 – 15 years of relevant experience with at least 10 years in a similar role Product/Industry knowledge Regulatory, Health and Safety knowledge Analytical skills and business acumen Written and spoken English is essential Arabic skills is an added advantage

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