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
GUESS
Established in 1981, GUESS began as a jeans company and has since successfully grown into a global lifestyle brand. Today GUESS designs, markets and distributes full collections of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel as well as accessories.
Throughout the years, the GUESS image has been portrayed in unforgettable, innovative campaigns that have made the brand a household name and has over 70 stores located around the GCC This is a great opportunity to become part of a dynamic work environment and get involved in the expansion and future growth of this exciting brand. As part of the sales team you will be responsible for delivering superior customer service through identifying customer needs, offering advice, demonstrating suitable products, building a relationship of trust with the customer and ensuring all standards are maintained as per policy in order to achieve sales targets and cultivate customer loyalty whilst upholding the image of the Brand.
You will ensure all products are displayed correctly, the product and area of responsibility is clean and if available, the item is replenished upon sale. Where applicable, you will make sureA the customer is fully informed of delivery schedules and the product reaches the customer in perfect condition.Ideally you will have 2 years experience of working withinA the retailA sector and be educated to High school level. A background of working within a customer facing environment is preferred.
Good verbal communicationA skills are required as well as an eye for the latest fashion trends. You should have the ability to interact confidently with all customers. 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. |