Ref: HP698-8817 Assistant Store Manager - ACE - Abu Dhabi - YAS
Since 1924, ACE has been the world's local home improvement store committed to delivering quality, friendly and helpful service. Established in Dubai in 1991 by Al-Futtaim group, ACE now trades in six locations in the UAE including its flagship stores in Dubai Festival City and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi - and other stores in Sheikh Zayed Road (Dubai), Mina Road (Abu Dhabi), Al Wahda Street (Sharjah) and Bawadi Mall (Al Ain).
All ACE stores offer a wide selection of Outdoor lifestyle, Gardening, Homeware, Paint & Dأ©cor, DIY, Automotive and Pet care products. With more than 25,000 great products, ACE offers world-class brands such as Karcher, Black & Decker, Makita, Clark & Kensington, Weber, Gardena and Leisuregrow. ACE also has a popular value range which has a host of quality products at everyday low prices.
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Store Manager to be based in our Yas Island Store, Abu Dhabi. Reporting to the Store Manager, you will be 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 include:
* 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 Operations Manager 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 minimising over stock or stock out situation by ensuring the maintenance of optimal levels of stock and minimising 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
The ideal candidate will be:
An experienced Section Manager or assistant Manager in a retail environment
Experience of managing people in a retail environment
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent spoken and written English. Arabic is also preferred.
SAP and POS System experience will be an advantage.
Previously experience managing a store in excess of 30,000sqft and minimum of 40 staff.
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 Group’s 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 Group’s 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. |