Position Overview
The Store Manager is responsible for managing the complete day-to-day operations of the retail store while ensuring excellent customer service, strong sales performance, effective stock management, and compliance with company and brand standards. The role involves leading and supporting the retail team, achieving sales targets, maintaining store presentation, and delivering a positive shopping experience.
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- Lead and motivate retail staff to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
- Provide regular guidance, coaching, and support to employees to improve sales performance and customer service.
- Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained throughout the store.
- Manage overall store operations in accordance with company policies, brand guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
- Implement effective sales strategies and creative techniques to achieve or exceed store sales targets.
- Maintain strong knowledge of products, brands, fashion trends, and new product launches to support effective customer recommendations and suggestive selling.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment to ensure products are available to meet customer demand.
- Manage the stockroom efficiently and take appropriate measures to minimize stock loss and discrepancies.
- Conduct regular audits of store administration and investigate and resolve discrepancies when identified.
- Prepare and manage staff rosters, attendance, leave schedules, and employee-related concerns.
- Address staff grievances and provide appropriate feedback to the Area Manager or Operations Manager.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards according to established company and brand guidelines.
- Ensure the store remains clean, organized, attractive, and ready for customers at all times.
- Promote the company’s loyalty program, including Club Apparel, to increase customer retention, repeat purchases, and customer engagement.
- Monitor store security and ensure employees remain alert to potential security risks and stock loss.
- Provide regular feedback to management regarding employee performance, customer requirements, product availability, and store operations.
- Stay informed about different brands within the group to support cross-selling and suggestive selling opportunities.
- Ensure all employees follow company policies, operational procedures, and brand standards consistently.
- Take end-to-end responsibility for daily store operations and ensure smooth business performance.
- Support the development of a motivated, customer-focused, and sales-oriented retail team.
- Perform duties that require standing for extended periods and occasional handling or lifting of merchandise.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong retail store management and team leadership skills.
- Good understanding of sales targets and retail performance.
- Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
- Knowledge of inventory and stockroom management.
- Understanding of visual merchandising principles.
- Strong product and fashion awareness.
- Ability to handle staff scheduling, administration, and workplace concerns.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Physically capable of standing for long periods and handling store merchandise.
Job Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)