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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Store Manager - Marks - Spencer - Bahrain City Centre

As a Store Manager who likes to have an active presence on the shop floor, your primary responsibility will involve leading a team of approx. 40 FTE as well as managing the day to day operations.  As full P&L responsibility will be given, you will also have the challenging task of driving our business forward and ensure our Store is fulfilling its objectives.  We are looking for highly sales driven people who can make a profit.

Skills / experience:
With a minimum of four years experience in a similar level role, you will be a strong team leader who has the retail operational knowledge required to continue to lead the team towards the highest of standards.    Your track record influencing and negotiating with key decision makers will compliment your strong leadership and relationship building skills. You will have a solid understanding of fashion retail industry in the Middle East with demonstrated experience in driving sales and building customer loyalty.

Store Operations:
As the key custodian of the M&S brand you will ensure the brand integrity is maintained throughout the Store and implemented to the Franchisor standards and guidelines.

Staff Management:
You will ensure that the Store has a positive and supportive work environment and the staff are suitably recruited, trained and motivated to perform their jobs effectively.

Store Development:

You will support the process of developing the store by proactively keeping abreast of advances in the clothing business locally, within the region and within the international market.

External Operations/Relationships:
Cultivate a proactive partnership with local authorities such as Government, Health Authorities & Labour/Immigration Departments.  You will also develop a strong working relationship with Mall Management and external marketing teams.

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