Assistant Store Manager
Job Location : Dubai, UAE
Job Responsibilities :
• Assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of shop as well as driving sales, keeping cost in line with the budget.
• Help the Store Manager with the unit’s cash handling.
• Forecast sales, focusing on productivity to meet the sales goals. Achieve total sales ahead of budget.
• Exceed budgeted managed contribution.
• Identify current and future trends that appeal to consumers.
• Have a strong leadership presence and control in store, while ensuring that all customers receive good service and quality merchandise.
• Coach and guide the staff for product knowledge and upcoming new products.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports as required.
• Perform monthly inventory and monitor stock levels whenever required.
• Responsible for ordering of stocks weekly replenishment.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all merchandise calendar direction, sales marketing and promotions in a timely manner.
• Ensure promotions are accurate and merchandised to the company’s standards.
• Maintain awareness of market trends in the same industry, understanding forthcoming customer and monitor what the local markets are doing.
• Receive regular vendor deliveries and stock sales floor in a timely manner.
• Manage and control the damages and loss in the store.
• Know the store business SWOT analysis well.
• Comply with all SOPs as detailed in the operation manual.
• Maintain discipline in the store at all given times.
• Maintain peaceful relationship within the team & promote camaraderie.
• Identify training needs and provide ongoing training opportunities to the team as needed.
• Support all members of the team to reach full potential and create opportunities to develop team member’s career.
• Work within established guidelines and policies for training and development.
• Demonstrate desired behaviors for staff including driving sales, handling difficult or complicated sales and follow up with customers.
• Maintain strict levels of confidentiality with regards to all areas of the business particularly commercial information and personal details of employees.
Job Requirements :
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or any related field.
• Good English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge in team management.
• Good financial skills and business acumen (P&L).
• Good Microsoft Office skills.