Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-02 Ref. JB1348426

Store Manager - Boots
Alshaya

The Role :
As a Store Manager, you will be managing a fast paced store providing excellent customer service experience to all customers. You will be accountable tomaximise store contribution through exploiting every opportunity to drive sales. A Store Manager leads by example toreduce stock loss, maximize merchandising opportunities and maintain cost controls. Responsibilities :
Manage store operations on a day to day basis, driving sales and maximizing profits Work closely with brand team, providing feedback about the product and the range Deliver high levels of motivation and development to a diverse team whose first language is not English whilst ensure individual and store compliance with all company regulations and procedures. Lead by example. Bring positive recognition to the brand through effective communication The key performance indicators are store sales, compliance to brand in store visual merchandising, maintaining cost and stockloss control, people management and development and compliance to in store administration

Skills

Skills & Experience

:* Store Management experience of at least 2 to 3 years with the last two years in a Store Manager role or a Deputy Store Manager within a bigger store. * Previous experience in kids fashion and a 'family store' environment. * Excellent management skills, with the ability to think and react in a high energy and fast paced environment * An ability to communicate effectively in English, Arabic is desirable

Company Profile

Alshaya are a leading international franchise operator for over 40 of the world's most recognized retail brands including BHS, H&M, Starbucks, Mothercare, Arcadia Group, Debenhams, River Island, Boots, The Body Shop, Vision Express, Next, Foot Locker, Pizza Express, PQ and Dean & Deluca. The company currently operates over 1400 stores in 15 countries across its operating divisions in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Russia, Southern & Eastern Europe & employs more than 15, 000 people.

Based in Kuwait but with regional offices across the globe, we’re on target to double our stores within 5 years. Our major presence is in the Middle East including Kuwait, UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain & Qatar & we are expanding rapidly in many other markets. The Operating teams for each of the Divisions & Brands is supported by a fully integrated, pan-regional infrastructure, incorporating best practice activities in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, IT, logistics, real estate, human resources & financial control.

Our Mission is to be recognized as a leading global retailer, operating internationally recognized brands to the highest possible standards. Through a spirit of trust, co-operation & best practice, we aim to build & maintain long-lasting, professional and mutually profitable business partnerships.

To support our growth we need the experience & expertise of talented and dedicated retailers and operators for all levels of management and support staff and in all disciplines who can help us achieve our vision & growth. In return there are excellent prospects for development, a tax free salary & an incredible lifestyle to enjoy.

The Company provides all the usual benefits you would expect from a large corporate employer. Specific benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process but a very generous annual bonus scheme & extensive staff discounts across numerous brands are indicative of how we reward and encourage high performance