Retail Director

Responsibilities:
• Monitor and direct daily operations to ensure that goals and objectives are met in term of sales targets, margin and profit and take corrective action when necessary
• Approve Brand mix and oversee smooth implementation of opening, closing and renovation of shops and often get involved with the buying process
• Maintain smooth relationships with Brand Owners to ensure sustainable brand growth in the middle east
• Align with eCommerce and e-Retail managers on a regular basis to ensure pricing alignment on all channels
• Ensure optimization of supply chain processes to protect margins
• Monitor and oversee the Brand’s budget and financial KPIs
• Analyze and improve cost effectiveness; prepare, review budget updates in collaboration the Retail Regional Manager
• Prioritize and allocate available resources, make recommendations for improvement and ensure maximum effective service provision
• Hold regular business reviews with General Manager to review final PandL
• Attend Area Managers’ meetings to review the shops performance: sales achievements, marketing activities, staff training, and provide reports to General Manager in a concise and informative manner