Retail Store Manager

• • At least 4, ideally 6+ years of experience in retail luxury items / watch sales, ideally in a startup or eCommerce company;
    
  • Previous UAE experience in retail/store management and visual merchandising;
    
  • Exposure to face-to-face sales in the UAE;
    
  • Ideally a Bachelor’s degree;
    
  • Understanding of Emirati culture and personality;
    
  • Outstanding communication skills (verbal & written) in Arabic;
    
  • Outstanding communication skills (verbal & written) in English.
    

Minimalist.ae is much more than "just" an eCommerce store specializing in the design and manufacturing of bespoke watches and jewelry. Since our inception in 2014, we have grown to be a community of design enthusiasts of several hundred thousand people - and we're looking to grow the team that makes this possible further.

We are opening a store in Abu Dhabi and are looking for a motivated and experienced Retail Store Manager to join us.

DUTIES

• • Ensure sufficient stock, manage inventory, project and estimate requirements, and streamline supply chain

    
    

  • Schedule and manage on-site sales team and colleagues to ensure stores are appropriately staffed

    
    

  • Recognize, train, and develop on-site staff and sales personnel

    
    

  • Plan and executive promotions, special offers, discounts, and other sales tools

    
    

  • Independently keep track of sales records, create reports, coordinate with respective departments, and optimize performance

    
    

  • Ensure retail venues are appealing, clean, and organized with products appropriately displayed

    
    

  • Engage with customers, answer questions, explain products, terms, and conditions, and build rapport