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Minimalist.ae is a local brand founded in 2016 in Dubai that designs and manufactures elegant, high-quality watches, jewelry, handbags, perfumes, and leather goods designed to enhance personal style. With two stores now open in the UAE, we focus on simple yet sophisticated designs, with our Arabic numeral watches being known for their timeless appeal. Minimalist believes in simplicity and uses only the finest materials to produce beautiful and durable items, combining elegant design with excellent quality.

As Retail Store Manager, you will oversee the operations and teams of one of our stores across the UAE. You will directly engage with customers, living our credo of ‘We don’t sell - we forge relationships’. Your role involves understanding customer demands in detail to showcase products that best fit their needs. Every visitor to our store is important, whether they are spending or just browsing.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing retail stores within the UAE in luxury, watches, or jewelry;
• A relevant academic degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or similar;
• Relevant certification in sales, management, or project management from accredited providers;
• Outstanding communication skills in English and Arabic.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives;
• UAE visa and permits;
• Health insurance;
• Annual flight ticket allowances;
• Growth and long-term development opportunities;
• Long-term perspective in a rapidly expanding, future-oriented organization;
• An engaging and challenging work environment with a motivated & professional team.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail, Luxury Goods, Jewelry

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Store Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced retail professional to lead our team as Store Manager.

• This is an exceptional opportunity to join our esteemed organization and contribute to our continued success.

Job Description:

The Store Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth, improving customer satisfaction, and ensuring operational excellence. Key responsibilities include:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Retail Store Operations Manager to oversee the efficient operation of school stores.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to manage our store operations and team.

This is a dynamic leadership opportunity for someone who can drive sales growth, improve customer experience, and foster a positive work environment.

• Lead a high-performing team of retail professionals to achieve sales targets and company goals.
• Collaborate with training teams to develop a gold standard team and enhance employee skills.
• Establish clear objectives and expectations for team members and regularly review progress.
• Ensure that all employees provide exceptional customer service, adhere to company policies, and maintain a professional image.
• Recruit top talent through networking and partnerships to build a strong core team.
• Manage store finances, including budgets, expenses, and inventory control.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure that all merchandise is properly displayed.
• Guarantee that all store operations meet company standards.
• Partner with support departments to optimize resource utilization and achieve business objectives.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to implement company policies, procedures, and development planning for the store team.

To be successful in this role, you must possess:

• Exceptional customer service and clienteling skills.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a customer service management role.
• Strong leadership skills, able to coach and motivate team members.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus incentives.
• A top-notch training program tailored to the fashion industry.
• A clothing allowance for each new season and generous employee discount.
• The opportunity to build a career with a fast-growing company in the fashion sector.
• The chance to travel to other stores and abroad.

We are seeking a highly skilled Store Manager to lead our team and drive sales growth.

• Leverage your exceptional leadership skills to motivate and coach store staff, ensuring they meet sales targets and deliver top-notch customer service.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation, reflecting the brand's image and guidelines.
• Oversee inventory management, monitoring stock levels, coordinating replenishment, and conducting regular stock counts to minimize shrinkage.
• Manage staffing needs, including creating work schedules, training new team members, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive shopping experience by being present on the sales floor, assisting customers, addressing inquiries, and providing exceptional support.
• Monitor store performance metrics and prepare regular sales reports for management, using insights to improve store results.
• E nsure compliance with company procedures, health and safety standards, and local regulatory requirements within the store.
• Collaborate with senior management to implement store-level strategies, promotions, and initiatives.

A bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field is preferred (or equivalent work experience).

• 3+ years of experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager in the retail industry, preferably in apparel, footwear, or sportswear.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven ability to build and maintain a high-performing sales team.
• Excellent customer service orientation and conflict resolution skills, able to handle customer issues professionally and efficiently.
• Solid understanding of retail operations, including inventory control, visual merchandising principles, and point-of-sale systems.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and effectively using retail KPIs to drive business decisions.
• Effective communication skills in English, able to clearly direct team members and communicate with customers and management.
• Self-driven and adaptable, excited to work in a dynamic setting where building new processes and learning quickly is essential.

The Leasing Head oversees the development and execution of store expansion strategies, ensuring alignment with allocated budgets. Key responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing store expansion strategies.
• Maintaining costs associated with store expansion projects.
• Ensuring return on investment (ROI) for new store openings against projected revenues.
• Planning for new projects, recommending facility types, and coordinating with the team to ensure timely opening.
• Conducting feasibility studies to ensure store locations are revenue-generating.
• Advising management on market trends and opportunities for new openings.
• Negotiating agreements and deals with developers and contractors.
• Coordinating with Country Managers to set long-term strategic development plans.
• Identifying business development opportunities in the market.
• Becoming an effective liaison between all respective developers and government entities.

Internal Business Process

Collaborating with the Accounts Department to ensure adequate insurance protection for company assets. Developing a Market Development Strategic Plan to identify potential growth areas, inform concerned departments, and direct investments efficiently. Ensuring restaurants open with suitable facilities and maintaining market leadership position through coordination with other departments. Following up on project results, monitoring customer feedback, and responsible for setting departmental information systems.

People Management

Communicating effectively with coworkers, management, and clients. Mentoring new onboard staff members, providing coaching, and training to elevate their roles and motivation. Acting as a reliable and competent department head.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; a Master's degree is an added advantage. 7-10 years of experience in strategic retail store development, preferably in the food and beverage sector. Proven expertise in lease negotiations, rent reductions, and site acquisition strategies. Strong leadership capabilities with a record of driving collaboration and influencing stakeholders. Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills, focusing on win-win outcomes. Superior communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to present to senior leadership. Demonstrated perseverance, strategic thinking, and the ability to execute plans in dynamic environments.

We are currently seeking a Store Operations Manager to lead the success of one of our retail stores across the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience managing retail stores in luxury, watches, or jewelry within the UAE, as well as a relevant academic degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or similar.

• Engage with customers to understand their demands and showcase products that best fit their needs;
• Lead a team of sales professionals to achieve sales targets and provide excellent customer service;
• Monitor store performance and implement strategies to improve sales and customer satisfaction;
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge and stay up-to-date on industry trends;
• Foster strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders to drive business growth.

• At least 5 years of experience in retail management, preferably in luxury, watches, or jewelry;
• Relevant academic degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or similar;
• Strong communication skills in English and Arabic;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives;
• UAE visa and permits;
• Health insurance;
• Annual flight ticket allowances;
• Growth and long-term development opportunities;
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

We are seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Assistant Store Manager. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assisting the Store Manager in the day-to-day operations of the store, while driving sales and maintaining costs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Store Manager in driving sales, managing costs, and overseeing daily store operations.
2. Contribute to cash handling and forecasting sales, ensuring productivity meets sales goals.
3. Exceed budgeted managed contribution through effective inventory management and stock replenishment.
4. Identify current and future trends that appeal to consumers, implementing strategies to capitalize on them.
5. Maintain a strong leadership presence and ensure excellent customer service quality and merchandise standards.
6. Cultivate staff knowledge and product awareness, preparing them for new products and promotions.
7. Prepare daily and monthly reports as required, monitoring stock levels and performing monthly inventory.
8. Ensure timely receipt and stocking of vendor deliveries, controlling damages and losses.
9. Implement all merchandise calendar direction, sales marketing, and promotions, maintaining brand standards.
10. Monitor market trends and local markets, anticipating customer needs and staying ahead of competitors.

Requirements:

1. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of success.
2. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, with a strong understanding of business principles and practices.
3. Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and drive sales growth.
4. Strong financial skills and business acumen, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Develop and execute store expansion strategies within allocated budgets.

Monitor and manage costs associated with store expansion projects.

Ensure return on investment (ROI) for new store openings against projected revenues.

Plan for new projects, new sites, and recommend facility types, approve with Country Managers, and coordinate with the team to ensure timely opening.

Do proper feasibility studies with the FP&A team to ensure store locations are revenue generating.

To advise the company’s management on the future trend of the market and the opportunities for new openings.

To ensure that all agreements and deals with outside developers and contractors are formulated and executed to the best of the company’s interest , and in accordance with prevailing laws and regulations.

Get involved in setting the long-term strategic development plan with the Country Managers.

To negotiate with ministries, co-ops, companies or individuals for new projects, new restaurants, relocation, and renovations.

To identify the business development opportunities in the market for both new openings and existing business units, to achieve the most effective plans for opening, and introducing new service modes in restaurants

Build and maintain effective communication with all respective developers in the market and government.

Customer

To respect and support internal and external customers and to strive for their satisfaction. To attend to their needs on priority ensuring the pace of achieving organizational goals.

Ensure new store locations are strategically positioned to enhance customer accessibility and satisfaction.

Monitor customer feedback related to store expansion initiatives.

Internal Business Process

In coordination with the Accounts Department, ensuring adequate Insurance Protection for the assets / property of the company/ facilities in the region always.

Ensure that a Market Development Strategic Plan is in place to identify potential growth, inform the concerned department with plans and updates, and direct the investment involved in the most efficient manner.

Ensure restaurants open with the right facilities, according to the Market Development principles, and coordinate with other departments to ensure our leadership position in the market is maintained.

Follow up on the results of new projects, new openings, relocations, and renovations with departments concerned.

Responsible for setting his department information system.

To communicate, agree upon and obtain all necessary approvals from Franchisors for new openings and remodeling.

In compliance with internal and external requirements, guide the leasing team for proper execution of lease agreements across the UAE and also to oversee the lease administration of the units in JVs.

People

Communicate with co-workers, management and clients in a courteous and professional manner.

Groom the new onboard capable staff members and provide them sufficient coaching and training to escalate them to higher roles and there by tapping their motivation and commitment to deliver more.

Act as a mentor, shaping a reliable and competent department for the future

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; a Master’s degree is an added advantage.

7–10 years of progressive experience in strategic retail store development, preferably within the food and beverage sector.

Proven expertise in lease negotiations, rent reductions, and site acquisition strategies.

Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of driving cross-functional collaboration and influencing key stakeholders.

Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with a focus on win-win outcomes.

Superior communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to present to senior leadership.

Demonstrated perseverance, strategic thinking, and the ability to execute plans effectively in dynamic environments.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with a meticulous eye for detail and commercial acumen.

Valid UAE Driving License (Light Vehicle).

In-depth knowledge of the UAE retail landscape, with a strong understanding of food retail industry dynamics, regulations, and market trends.

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