RetailThe 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 yearMarks and SpencerAbout Marks &Spencer
Al-FuttaimA meMDer of the Al-Futtaim Group of companies since 1998, the Marks
&Spencer Al-Futtaim franchise partnership boasts 27 stores located in the
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Qatar.
The stores offer an extensive range of stylish, high quality clothing products
for the whole family, across each category - womenswear, lingerie, menswear and
kidswear. M&S also offers beauty and home products, as well as outstanding
quality food. M&S stores are present in:- UAE: Dubai Festival City, Mall of
the Emirates Dubai, Deira City Centre, Mirdif City Centre Dubai, The Dubai
Mall, Wafi City Mall Dubai, Al Ghurair Mall; Abu Dhabi- Marina Mall, Fetouh Al
Khair Mall, Dalma Mall; Al Ain- Bawadi Mall; RAK-Al Manar Mall.- Qatar:
Landmark Mall, Villaggio Mall; - Kuwait: The View, The Avenues, 360 Mall; -
Bahrain- Bahrain City Centre; Seef Mall - Oman: Muscat City Centre; - Egypt:
Dandy Mall, City Stars, Cairo Festival City, Alexandria City Centre; - Jordan:
Taj Mall, Galleria Mall - Lebanon: Beirut City Centre In addition to this
impressive list, Dubai Festival City, one of the M&S's largest
international store features the new-look format with exciting fashion and food
displays to make the store more inviting, inspiring and easier to shop. For
more information, please visit www.marksandspencer.aeAbout the Position
As a Store Manager who likes to have an active presence on the shop floor, your main responsibility will involve leading a team as well as managing the day to day business operation.
You will hold full P&L accountability and you'll also have the challenging task of driving our business forward and ensure your store is fulfilling its objectives.
About You
You will need to have held previous store management responsibility to be seriously considered for this role. Additionally, you will be a proven team leader who has the retail operational knowledge to continue to lead the team towards the highest of standards.
Your track record influencing and negotiating with key decision makers will complement your strong leadership and relationship building skills. You will have a solid understanding of the retail (preferably fashion) industry ideally in the Middle East, with demonstrated experience in driving sales and building customer loyalty.
Al-Futtaim offers a highly engaging and supportive work environment in a culture that recognizes and rewards quality performance.
As a Store Manager who likes to have an active presence on the shop floor, your main responsibility will involve leading a team as well as managing the day to day business operation.
You will hold full P&L accountability and you'll also have the challenging task of driving our business forward and ensure your store is fulfilling its objectives.
About You
You will need to have held previous store management responsibility to be seriously considered for this role. Additionally, you will be a proven team leader who has the retail operational knowledge to continue to lead the team towards the highest of standards.
Your track record influencing and negotiating with key decision makers will complement your strong leadership and relationship building skills. You will have a solid understanding of the retail (preferably fashion) industry ideally in the Middle East, with demonstrated experience in driving sales and building customer loyalty.
Al-Futtaim offers a highly engaging and supportive work environment in a culture that recognizes and rewards quality performance.
