Retail Manager "Own Stores" - Jack & Jones

at  JACK JONES

ONE WORLD, ONE PHILOSOPHY, ONE FAMILY - that’s BESTSELLER, a family-run and global fashion group. BESTSELLER Region East includes a diverse portfolio of brands, such as ONLY, JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, NAME IT, and others. We offer a dynamic environment and spirit within a “safe-net” of a financially strong company that is expanding globally. Would you like to be a part of our success story? As we are expanding with opening our own stores in Dubai, this newly created position will play a key role in our growth:

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• A corporate culture that welcomes new ideas and move quickly from idea to action
• Being part of a team where collaboration, creativity and action are key
• Being part of driving our Retail expansion forward
• Freedom and responsibility in an international and culturally unique working environment
• A Brand that offers a unique combination of style and quality, with an emphasis on sustainability and a huge growth potential
  We are looking forward to your application! At BESTSELLER We Own It

Qualifications:

• Strong passion for Fashion Retail and product: Fundamental expertise in fashion retail, with experience in leadership, buying, planning, recruiting, KPI monitoring and visual merchandising.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with excellent organizational abilities and a proactive approach.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years in fashion retail industry, buying/planning background is a must.
• MENA Market Expertise: At least 5 years of work experience in the MENA market and in-depth knowledge of the region
• Project Coordination: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and strong communication abilities.
• Personality: Curious, pragmatic, proactive, with a hands-on attitude.
• Multistakeholder Management: Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and foster team interaction.
• Languages: Fluent in English, with Arabic being an advantage
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Key driver of the successful launch of our first JACK & JONES stores in Dubai.
• Full accountability for store revenue, profitability, and personnel management across Dubai and our ongoing expansion.
• Store Openings: Strategically plan and execute new store openings, overseeing purchase orders, inventory setup, and recruiting and training staff.
• Efficient staffing and budget management to ensure optimal performance and cost control.
• Accountability for the strategic and operational buying of NOOS and collections to ensure optimal stock levels and availability in our stores.
• Responsibility for visual merchandising standards in all stores
• Strong relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders to enhance store performance.
• Performance Management: Analyze key metrics, identify improvement actions, and set strategies to achieve targets.
• Establish a comprehensive operational framework for all stores, including visual merchandising standards, employee systems (such as healthcare and time management), and effective communication with several stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Strong passion for Fashion Retail and product: Fundamental expertise in fashion retail, with experience in leadership, buying, planning, recruiting, KPI monitoring and visual merchandising.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with excellent organizational abilities and a proactive approach.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years in fashion retail industry, buying/planning background is a must.
• MENA Market Expertise: At least 5 years of work experience in the MENA market and in-depth knowledge of the region
• Project Coordination: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and strong communication abilities.
• Personality: Curious, pragmatic, proactive, with a hands-on attitude.
• Multistakeholder Management: Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and foster team interaction.
• Languages: Fluent in English, with Arabic being an advantage
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.