Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-04 Ref. JB1350173

Sales Assistant (X5) | Marks & Spencer | Abu Dhabi
Al Futtaim Group

About the Business :
Marks & Spencer isa world class market leader in high street fashion. Our stores are located through out the Gulf. The first Marks & Spencer store in the Middle East was opened in Dubai, in 1998. Other stores followed shortly, in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.2009 will see Marks & Spencer expand further, with the opening of new stores in Al Ain, Dubai Mall, Kuwait and Qatar. All stores are large format and carry a wide range of product including Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Lingerie, Beauty, Home and Food.About the Job :
In this role you willbe responsible for:
Providing excellent customer service Processingtransactions quickly and accurately Advising customers Winning sales to meet targets Maintaining eye-catching effective displays within the store Taking pride inyour store and maintaining it to ahigh standard Following operating procedures Providing customers withan enjoyable shopping experience

Skills

About You

:To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:* Customer service skills * Excellent communication and negotiation skills ideally in multiple languages * Familiarity with computer use * Good presentation and excellent personal organisation * A passion for the retail industry * Comfort with shifts * Comfort with physical work * Ability to work in a team * Pride in achieving individual targets * Flexibility and punctuality

Company Profile

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance.

Employing in excess of 20, 000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.

The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.