Al Futtaim Jobs - Assistant Store Manager | ACE Hardware | Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 61682 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

Assistant Manager | ACE Hardware | Abu Dhabi

 

About the role:

Supporting the Store Manager in effectively managing all aspects of store operations with the objective of meeting profitability and growth targets as well as maintaining the integrity of the brand within the market.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Store Manager by participating in the process of monthly forecasting by receiving inputs relating to product/ range from various departments
• Working closely with the  Store Operations Team and Department Managers in ensuring smooth store operation by ensuring all standards relating to merchandising are implemented and followed to maintain brand integrity. 
• Supporting all marketing and promotional measures by ensuring that suitable changes and modifications in merchandising is approved by Store Manager
• Responsible for high standards of customer service standards in all areas of operations, by ensuring that all store staff have complete knowledge about their functional areas so as to perform their jobs effectively
• In consultation with the Department Managers, responsible for minimizing over stock or stock out situation by ensuring the maintenance of optimal levels of stock and minimizing inventory of ageing stock
• Supporting the HR Manager by participating in the recruitment process to ensure the right caliber of people are recruited.
• Supporting the process of developing the store by proactively updating knowledge about advances in Hardware/ Lifestyle business locally, within the region and within the international market. 

 

About the person:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Previously experience managing a store in excess of 30,000 sq ft. and minimum of 40 staff.
• An experienced Section Manager or assistant Manager in a retail environment.
• Experience with SAP & SOP
• Problem Solving & Analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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