Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-04 Ref. JB1350174

Store Manager | Intersport Dubai
Al Futtaim Group

Department :
Intersport is the world's leading multi-branded sporting goods retailer, exclusively represented by Al-Futtaimcompany in the UAE. The brand offers sports enthusiasts the largest number of international sporting brands under one roof, including in-house brands such as Protouch, McKinley, Firefly, Etirel and Dynatour. The store is segregated into departments for golf, football, tennis, squash, fitness, water sports, rugby and outdoor requirements, with a special focus on women's and children's products. Worldwide, Intersport works closely with brands such as Adidas, ASICS, ATOMIC and NIKE, amongst others, to offer the latest and newest products.About the role :
In this multi-store opportunity you will be overseeing the management of two stores in Dubai to ensure that the sales and profits are maximised as well as providing direction to the store through leadership, motivation and effective communication. Key responsibilities include:
Sales/Stock Management - Ensuring that the frequency and volumes of deliveries are according to peaks and that there adequate stocks available in the stores Customer Service - Ensuring that that the highest levels of customer service are delivered throughout the store. Security & Safety - Implement policies and procedures to safeguard the our assets and property. Also responsible for ensuring that Health and Safety policies and procedures are continuously improved to ensure a safe environment for both customers and staff members.Staff Management / Development - Provide guidance and leadership to all staff members throughout the stores. You will also ensure that all staff members are fully trained and developed to the level required for the role.

Skills

Experience

:You will come from a retail background where you have worked as a Store Manager for the past three to four years (sports background is preferred however not essential).  Your planning and organising skills will be second to none as well as your ability to communicate across all levels of the business.

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.