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BRAND MANAGER

INTERNATIONAL RETAIL COMPANY

In Saudi Arabia

Must be Fluent Arabic

Up to 19kSAR pm / $60 USD pa + benefits

tilly@firstresortrecruitment.com

Our client is a leading global retail company representing some of the most popular, developing and diverse brands within fashion and retail. The organization covers wholesale and retail trading across international brands including clothing, shoes and perfume for men, women and children.

They are an expanding and developing company moving into new areas such as mobile telecommunications and home furnishings along with moving into new locations across the Middle East.

MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS BRAND MANAGER - RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

OVERVIEW

Direct the sales and performance of the assigned brand(s) in line with Brand and Company standards and strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         DELIVERY OF THE BUSINESS PLAN: Achieve or exceed the sales objective in the Business Plan through periodic brand performance review and taking practical and appropriate actions (e.g. Trading Calendar, build organisation, training, merchandising, Advertising etc.) in compliance with Brand standards to ensure the desired results are achieved

·         VISUAL MERCHANDISING AND MARKETING: Organize the implementation of the visual merchandising and marketing guidelines and standards in line with the Brand Partner policies and standards

·         LOSS PREVENTION: Ensure that the Loss Prevention policies, system & procedures are implemented in all stores and that the discrepancies in stock inventory are investigated timely to minimize risk of internal and external loss of store merchandise and revenues

Implement the inventory process & contingency action plans to prevent shrinkage

·         BUDGET MANAGEMENT: Ensure the effectiveness and improvement of the stores operating cost through monitoring of changes in expenditures and discrepancies and through communication on the efficient use of resources.

·         STORE PROJECTS: Organise the design, modification, refurbishment or closure of stores in accordance with the Brand Development plans and standards

·         PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: Own the manpower planning and management of stores and its staff in order to achieve work environment which supports and improves store and team performance

Implement rewards & recognition schemes (non financial) to keep the employee morale high

Ensure that the brand’s Saudization level is maintained in line with Company’s Manpower Plan

Develop the store staff to provide a customer service exceeding customer expectation. To become the “Best of Breed” Sales team

·         STORE OPERATIONS: Ensure the store hygiene, maintenance and housekeeping are maintained in line with Brand standards

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

·         Achievement of the Annual Business Plan target

·         No deviation from Brand standards & Company Business Plan on implementation of Visual Merchandising and marketing guidelines

·         Shrinkage is within the defined company budget as per business requirements

·         Store operating cost & expenditures are within the defined budgeted level

·         All store projects are organised timely in order to meet Brand Standards and defined cost budgets

·         Manpower in the store are within the approved budgeted level and performs in line with Company Standards

·         No Deviation from Brand Standards during store operations

·         Stock / Merchandise does not fall below the recommended minimum level

·         Number of counteractions taken to neutralize competitor advantage

·         Initiatives taken and the value addition brought in

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate in Retail Sales Management preferred
• At least 4 years experience within Brand Management
• 4 years experience within Brand Management ideally
• Strong experience in Retail Mobile Telecommunications or Electronics preferred
• Computer literate with very good command of English

BENEFITS:

• Salary Package: Up to 19K SAR monthly/ $60K USD  tax free per annum
• The above salary is to be used a guide only. The salary will depend on experience levels and interview performance and may be lower or higher than the above
• Including high quality transport and accommodation allowance
• Visa arranged for you
• Relocation package

To apply in confidence please email your CV to tilly@firstresortrecruitment.com

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