Department Manager

January 30, 2025

Job Description

Department Manager | Retail | ACE Hardware | Dubai Festival City

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Job Requisition ID: 166690

Overview of the role

To assist the Store Manager to drive sales by managing the smooth functioning of the store and control the store team to ensure all work / policies & procedures are carried out within the remit of ‘Store daily operations’ (sales; merchandising standards, customer service; store finance; store HR, store logistics; health & safety and security).

What you will do

  • Customer Service: Establishes & communicates customer goals and targets while ensuring the highest quality service and results for customers.
  • Store standards & Displays: Ensure that all implementation at store level is completed to agreed high standards and maintain brand integrity through corporate display standards.
  • Stock Availability: Ensure the availability and security of stock in the store through proper stock control and liaising with buyers.
  • Deployment of Resources and Administration: Oversee the deployment of resources, manage annual sales and expenses to ensure performance within approved budgets.
  • Human Resource Management: Fulfil recruitment functions, ensure training and development of employees, and promote effective teamwork.
  • Monitoring & Control: Ensure compliance with company policies, conduct stock counts, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Cooperation and Teamwork: Work closely with regional teams and logistics to ensure optimal range presentation and inventory management.

Required skills to be successful

  • Commercial acumen
  • Result oriented
  • Leadership skills
  • Customer oriented

What equips you for the role

  • Education: form of tertiary education
  • Minimum Experience and Knowledge: 5 -10 years’ experience in Retail, of which at least 1 year in a supervisory role