Retail
The foundation of Al-Futtaim’s retail network was established in the early 1990s with the launch of the internationally renowned and popular IKEA, Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us and ACE franchises in the UAE.
Representing some of the world’s most popular international brands, Al-Futtaim’s retail network extends throughout the UAE, GCC and North Africa and has a significant presence in Singapore and Malaysia following the acquisition of The Robinson Group in 2008.
In 2012, Al-Futtaim acquired a shareholding in Royal Sporting House, which is active in distribution, direct retail stores and shop-in-shops. The Singapore-based fashion, sports and lifestyle retail giant has 600 stores and many additional points of sale are spread around the world with over 399 in South East Asia, over 74 in the Middle East and over 126 in the South Pacific region.
* 837 stores in 18 countries
* Occupies 5.6 million sq. ft. of retail space
* 13,000 employees
* Serves 30 million customers each year
Al-Futtaim Watches and Jewellery
Al-Futtaim Watches &Jewellery, part of the Al-Futtaim group is known for its wide variety of international brands to suit every taste and pocket, ensuring convenience to retail shoppers, wholesalers, and corporate clients. Al-Futtaim Watches &Jewellery includes renowned brands names such as Fossil, Esprit, Raymond Weil, Seiko, Kolber, Westar, Alba, Delma. Outlets are spread across the prime shopping malls, and numerous Duty Free channels in the GCC and the Sub–Continent.
The range of jewellery products includes a wide variety of pearls under the Minato brand name, plus precious stones set in 18 carat gold and certified loose diamonds from Europe. We are currently looking for a well-experiencedA Brand Executive for Al-Futtaim Watches and Jewellery in Dubai.
As Brand Executive, you will be responsible for overall coordination with the Principal to plan & execute all sales and ordering related procedures. You will prepare and submit monthly sales, stocks and customer performance to management as well as preparing order studies in line with forecasted sales by sales channels. You will plan, develop and implement sales strategies in the UAE to achieve the designated brand's objectives with a view to achieve the desired sales results / budgeted targets in coordination with the respective Channel Sales Managers and Supervisors. You will recommend the wholesales & retail prices for the designated brands/products as per market requirements, so that the products can be sold in presence of the competitors in the UAE as well as aid in achieving AFWJ value and margin targets. You willEnsure proper visual merchandising in line with principal's corporate guidelines and identity. You will ensure proper visual merchandising in line with principal's corporate guidelines and identity and conduct feasibility study for new brands which may be added to portfolio.
You will coordinate on daily basis with the Marketing Manager and pass on all necessary information so that proper marketing & promotional campaigns can be developed.To be considered for this exciting role, you need have a Degree or Diploma, preferably in Brand (Sales & marketing) Management. You will have minimum 3 years' experience in related field within the Watches, Jewellery, Luxury, Fashion and or consumer goods industry (not FMCG). You will have strongA oral and written communication skills. You will have in-depth knowledge on MS Excel and good command of spoken & written English. Working experience in SAP ERP will be an added advantage. Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility. |