Associate Manager - Commercial

Role Purpose

The Associate Manager – Commercial is responsible for supporting local stores with sourcing and merchandising activities, as well as sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale while setting forward estimates for the different buying groups, considering a number of variables, such as selling space, trends, feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the stores while managing all suppliers.

Role Details – Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Maintain contacts with the vendors in order to ensure timely delivery of goods and ensure inventory plans are executed to meet the required standards
• Partner with merchants to forecast the future trends and predict exact demand while ensuring that products are delivered on time
• Manage and develop effective weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly merchandise plans.
• Lead and oversees the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensures proper monitoring of orders
• Coordinates regular meetings with Operation Managers/Store Managers to share insights arising from market dynamics and brand/category performance
• Ensure accurate execution of in-store visual merchandising standards and guidelines
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to deliver a strong and consistent brand image within the store also Ensure promotions and best-selling products are featured in key locations in the store
• Collaborate closely with Replenishment Team to ensure that layouts reflect inventory levels, Develop replenishment strategies to elevate business revenue moreover, collaborate with the Marketing department for the development of the promotion leaflet
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Management
• 5+ years in a similar position Skills
• Strong planning and organization
• Product/category/brand knowledge
• MS Office and tools
• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation
  
  

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 in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future. Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.