Assistant Store Manager (Supermarket)

• Ensure the Supermarket section is in line with the visual merchandising & branding guidelines of the company.
  
• Monitor the front end and back door operations, check sufficient orders are placed promptly (by order writers) and co-ordinate with the buyers for right stock and promotional activities.
  
• Ensure to achieve the financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.
  
• Study display plans, sale promotion, and advertising towards marketing merchandise in a profitable manner.
  
• To ensure that all legal & company standards regarding health & safety regulations are vigorously monitored and enforced.
  
• Evaluate sale reports and customer feedback, Control the store inventory and ensuring the maintenance of the standards of goods.
  
• Hold daily meetings with the team to review Supermarket section performance and identify / resolve any issues that may prevent the team from achieving its targets.
  
• Study trends, authorize clearance sales, and also determine all required sales promotions
  
• Review merchandising by formulating pricing policies
  
• Identify profitability ratio by studying financial statements and operating statements
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s/ Masters degree or education in Retail Management
  
• Supermarket / Retail/HHypermarker experience/background is MANDATORY.
  
• Strong retail experience in FMCG, Food, Non Food, with GCC experience is mandatory
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Managerial role in store operations, specifically in the hypermarket, supermarket, retail business in UAE/ GCC region
  
• In-depth knowledge of UAE governmental rules and regulations as applicable to retail business
  
• Demonstrated track record of successfully growing a Supermarket business by developing and executing plans.
  
• Detail-oriented and strong communication skills