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About GMG
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. GMG’s investments span across five key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Everyday Goods, GMG Health and Beauty, GMG Properties, and GMG Logistics. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.
About the role:
The role holder will be responsible for managing respective retail outlets in their area so as to ensure maximum sales, maximum profitability, and effective stock management to increase customer satisfaction and ensure continued business growth.
Provides inputs for store strategies and ensure all plans are executed to result in maximized sales, profitability and commercial performance of all retail outlets in the assigned Area
Drives each store commercial KPIs (UPT, ATV, etc.) to maximize sales
Promotes awareness of local trading patterns, the trading environment and competitor activity
Maximize productivity in stores through effective deployment of resources; controls costs within budgetary guidelines (overtime, stock and consumables) through efficient store operations
Ensures promotions are implemented according to guidelines and that local/seasonal promotional opportunities are identified and maximized
Prepares reports on fast moving and best-selling stock items in preparation for buying sessions
Ensures maintenance and regular review of store operational standards leading to standardization of systems
Monitors inventory management systems within the area (stock availability, order management, back store management, stock consolidation and transfer); initiates timely action on slow moving and non-moving products
Ensures on time stock count and effective stock management (right product is available at the right time in all stores)
Monitors store administration through periodic store visits and team meetings to maximize operational efficiency within the area
Ensures all the stores are in compliance with all employment and state laws, health and safety standards; maintains proper loss prevention standards as per GMG policies
Maintains best retail standards in all units as per market positioning of the brand
Furnishes regular product feedback to the senior management and the brand/category management department
Supervises the visual merchandising function to ensure that they support the brand and intended theme
Executes new stores openings and re-fits to ensure timelines are met
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy
Minimum 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in UAE with at least 4 years in a similar supervisory role in retail operations
Language Skills
Strong English and/or Arabic language skills (written and spoken)
Additional Skills
Leadership Skills
Industry expertise
Customer Orientation
Numerical and Analytical skills
Problem Solving
