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Saturday, September 20, 2014

Brand Manager - Kuwait - M H Alshaya Co

Job Description
Debenhams is a leading department store chain that originated in the UK and carries a full range of cosmetics, womenswear, lingerie, accessories, menswear, childrenswear and home. The store offers a unique combination of exclusive designer brands, international brands and Debenhams' own collection. Our customers are enticed inside because we stock the latest trends, and the customer service ensures customers return. As a brand we are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and driven.

The Role:
You will be accountable for ensuring the brand is appropriately represented in all markets and championed effectively. Through building the annual business plan and ongoing reporting and re-forecasting, you will have responsibility for ensuring delivery on merchandise planning, driving sales strategies and achieving standards agreed by the host brand. In addition, you will participate in business improvement projects to ensure brand requirements are represented in all business-wide initiatives and systems.

You will have/be:
- At least 3 years' experience in a senior merchandising role, ideally within a PLC or successful private retail company- Previous retail sector experience- Educated to degree level- Knowledge of key merchandising planning principles and systems- Excellent numeric, analytic and IT skills- Self driven, energetic, enthusiastic and creative.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,600 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.

Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 40,000 people from over 110 nationalities.

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