Area Manager

Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 45,000 team members in 17 international markets representing over 100 nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

JOB TITLE
Area Manager - lululemon - KSA | MAF Lifestyle 

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION:

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

ROLE SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Area Manager role is managing and developing the store teams, in line with the strategic plan set by the brand and the company, providing managerial direction for the success of the stores, directing all operational aspects of each store and driving sales whilst minimizing costs. The role is responsible to ensure Retail Store Standards are at the highest level and to drive continuous improvement in all aspects of store operations that provides the customer

ROLE PROFILE

• Ensure sales and operational goals and expectations are achieved through regular monitoring
• Responsible for ensuring that store managers and their staff keep stores to the highest possible standards, are well organized and properly merchandised at all times.
• Achieve sales targets through a pro[1]active commercial agenda, developing and planning new business initiatives that drive overall sales and business improvement.
• Responsible for ensuring that all customer service initiatives are in place, resolving issues quickly and courteously.
• Schedule regular store visits and provide required level of support to all stores catering to their specific areas of concern.
• Schedule regular store visits and provide required level of support to all stores catering to their specific areas of concern.
• Drive promotional opportunities and events in stores in conjunction with the marketing teams
• Delivery of timely new store openings in conjunction with the RDD Team, from feasibility to store opening, establishing the highest caliber of store team, best retail standards and operational processes and practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school certificate
• Qualification in Retail related field is an added advantage
• 7+ years’ experience in retail operations with minimum 3 years in Store Management role.
• Fashion industry experience is required

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.