Urgent Vacancies

Retail IT Analyst  - Dubai ( must have ERP experience and retail experience ideally fashion.)

CFO - Retail - USA (must have international European experience exceeding $1 Billion and direct involvement in Merch planning) - Excellent Package

VP / Head of Stores - Retail fashion - (Must have US experience of 4 years + exceeding a store portfolio of 500)

VP Packaging - Beauty / Cosmetics Creative Packaging experience at senior level - Excellent package.

Visual Merchandise Manager - Western Europe - to £70,000 ( must have fashion international VMM experience)

VP - FEC - Kuwait - Must have Entertainment  / Edutainment experience in start up Shopping Malls. - excellent package on offer

Business Manager - Afghanistan and UK split (must have retail and catering multi unit experience

Senior Roll Out Manager - Retail - Western Europe - Global Brand. Must have 8 years + experience in the development and project management of refit and new store openings on an international scale


SAUDI JOBS:-
GM - FEC - Package negotiable ( Western or Arabic nationals)

GM - Malls - Package negotiable  ( Western or Arabic nationals)

Director of Operations - Supermarkets  ( Western or Arabic nationals)

Real Estate Marketing GM - Start up business - 35000 to 45000 SR - Arabic nationals only.

Marketing Manager - Retail - Al-Khobar ( Western National visa available)

CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com
Please note - only suitable applicants can be contacted.

VP - Retail FEC / Edutainment

http://www.globalretailrecruitment.com/jobs/vp-family-edutainment-retail-jid207.html

Expansion in Jewellery

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Current vacancies - Click the Link

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Searching for Head of Real Estate - Western Europe.

Searching for Head of Real Estate - Western Europe. Must be a retail specialist from broker with Retail side experience with in Western Europe. 
DTZ , Cushmans etc


Cv's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Visual Merch Manager - Europe

Visual Merchandise Manager required for a leading brand in Germany. Significant travel involved. 5 years VMM experience in leading fashion business is essential as is the ability to train and develop regional / store VM's


CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

General Manager Vacancies - Start Up Business's

Currently searching :- GM Real Estate Marketing - Saudi - Start Up Business. Candidates must have Real Estate Marketing experience. GM Retail - Home Furnishing - Saudi - Start Up Business. Candidates must have significant Director to Executive level Retail home furnishing or fashion experience in the GCC CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Senior Shop Fit Roll Out Manager - Europe

A fantastic opportunity to develop a brand new team for this leading global business.

You will lead cross functional team assuring constant & transparent communication on in vertical retail Store concepts for all group brands, wholesale & own retail. Particular focus on communication to sales entities to achieve full transparency on global demand for retail Concepts.
You will have the ability and proven track record to drive efficient order management, roll out & delivery through management of the team and liaison with key interdependency's.

Key functions:-
Analyse & Identify future need for Retail Store concepts or tools (; shop in shop, commercial stand alone formats)
Develop Standard Grids; generic layouts
Drive forecasting process based on generic grids for all global Retail concepts in all supplied markets
Provide data to allow analysis of sufficient buy of stock material per regional demand monthly
Enable & steer regional layout planning process for commercial Retail concepts to assure efficient processes, ordering and performance against financial & operational KPIs
Monitor stock turn of pre-produced material in comparison to assumptions to assure relevant grids
Establish & maintain process driven & solution oriented communication with markets and key global stake holders, market travel & face to face meetings with local functions are key for success
Manage Customer Service& logistic team assuring in time delivery with industry leading turn around time
Improve logistics & speed to market & implement KPI measurement & follow up system for roll out
Manage POS support for major events or initiatives.

You must have retail roll out operations and technical experience. Experience with a large Shop Concept / Fitting / Design Group would be beneficial

Package is negotiable.

Sourcing And Supply Manager - Shop Fit

 A fantastic opportunity to join a great brand.

This role is newly created and will be expected to play a significant role in the profitability, growth and service level of this global brand.
The mission is to manage the development, sourcing process and the respective team for all global Retail concept hardware from brief to engineering partners & vendor(s) via prototyping to sourcing. Consult during the creative brief, identify, set up & maintain the store development supply chain to achieve industry leading price/quality ratio & speed to market in line with growth plan for all consumer direct retail.

Key Functions:- 
Set up global Retail Supply Chain according to growth plan analysis, identify vendors / factories most capable to support growth plan, key roll out markets & maintain vendor network to assure efficient usage of global economies of scale.
Create according processes & procedures most suitable business practise to maximize opportunities of supply chain
Manage team of project managers for technical development of all global Retails concepts (also utilizing 3rd party) & assure maximum synergy between concepts & manage all related stock
Consult other Store Development functions during Concept “development” to assure supply chain potential can be maximized
Establish & maintain a process driven solution, oriented communication with key stake holders

Professional experience:- 
3 years Retail sourcing/development with experience in leading a functional team
In depth knowledge on globally managed retail sourcing + development & related KPIs
Exposure: track record of success retail projects / Supply and Store Roll Out



Package is negotiable. 

Export Manager - FMCG Food - Lebanese Nationals

A great opportunity for an experienced Export Manager to join a leader in the field of FMCG / Food production. This role will be Jeddah based and visa's are available for Lebanese nationals.


Main Duties
• Creating, developing and then evaluating business opportunities arising from developments in the international market. Then, incorporating these developments within the strategy and processes of the company’s export volume and margins directions.
• Constructing of a detailed market/customer business plan to match production and logistics capabilities that will meet the volume, profit and turnover requirements of both the company and the customer.
• Mobilizing the organization to implement individual customer/ market plans.
• Monitor and report competitive intelligence.
• Planning of approaches, tactics and offers for specific transactions with individual customers based on in-depth knowledge of the customer’s business aims and processes and the application of influencing and negotiation skills to ensure their profitable realization.
• Knowing the customer, networking with customer’s organization, negotiating and closing the deal, and maintaining the relationship.
• Continuous search for best freight options and rates possible that will directly contribute to the profitability of the company.
• Management of sales transactions such as customer response, orders, payments, delivery schedules, customer complaints and service levels.
• Management of sales shipments through effective coordination between various departments and suppliers involved such as production dept., dispatch, sales logistics, transporters, freight forwarders, shipping agents, customer agents, charters...etc
• Development of Sales forecast by customer by market in line with overall strategy and objectives.
• Train and coach export team with periodical assessment to sustain a focused and motivated team

Skills & Qualifications
• Previous experience in Export, Sales or Business Development
• 7-10 yrs experience in relevant field.
• Bachelors Degree from a reputable University /Post-Graduate Studies is highly desirable.
• Previous experience as Regional Export Manager is a plus
• Strong leadership skills.
• Previous Food/FMCG experience is highly desirable
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in multinational environment.

Brand Manager - FMCG / FOOD

Your chance to join a leading food production group who export across the Kingdom, Region, Asia and Europe. Role will be based in Jeddah.
Visa's available for Egyptian nationals only.

Main Responsibilities
• Manage the development of Marketing strategy & objectives for the assigned brand.
• Manage the development & implementation of Marketing activities according to plans in order to maximize brand share & long term profitability
• Manage spending within budgets
• Recommend, initiate & implement timely pricing adjustments in order to optimize profit
• Lead the development & implementation of effective advertising & promotional campaigns for the brands, stimulating creativity, working closely with agencies & ensuring strategic direction
• Work closely with Market Research & Product Development, Identify opportunities & recommend the launch of new brands
• Manage the development of accurate Volume Forecasting
• Monitor performance against plans, recommending & making changes` as necessary
• Initiate & manage Market or Consumer Research, following up with appropriate recommendations
• Monitor competitor activity & recommend appropriate responses
• Train, develop & appraise subordinate
• Completes reports & carries out effective communication & handover activities in accordance with Company policy
• Works safely at all times, observes all quality & housekeeping policies, and keeps own work area clean & hygienic.

Required Skills

- 2 – 3 years experience in the same role with multinational company..
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
- FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) or food industry experience is a MUST!



Personal Qualifications

• Holds extremely high moral and ethical values
• Self-initiative, and able to work under pressure.
• Creative, analytical, and systematic mind.
• Team Player, with excellent people skills.
• Willing to learn.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, in reading, writing, and conversing.
• Presentable and pleasant

Senior Product Manager - Fashion - Western Europe

Negotiable Package, including relocation
Experienced Product Manager required for global sports/lifestyle brand. Experience within a sports/peformance business essential. However, exposure to fashion/lifestyle product also an advantage.

Key skills include: The ability to balance and priortise multi-projects at any one time. Working to tight deadlines and the pressures that this creates. Comfortable with networking across other diverse departments in order to deliver.

Personal attributes: Confident, skilled influencer/negotiator, effective communicator at all levels, diplomatic, trustworthy, with an interest in sports/fashion

Country Managers Required - Fashion - Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan

A great opportunity to join a leading group in an emerging market.

Accountable for the fiscal and operational oversight; leadership and direction of an international business to provide quality service, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency that ensures growth and profitability goals and objectives are met. Responsible for implementation and compliance with company policies and procedures and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
• Graduate in Retail Sales Management preferred
• At least 4-5 years experience within a General Management role (i.e. Regional / Country / Manager / Director )
• 5+ years experience within Fashion or Luxury Retail ideally
• Must have experience with launching new brands, introducing new brands into new markets, implementing a brand, building a brand from scratch, experienced at managing and delivering multiple store openings to brand requirements at one time etc
• Should ideally have experience in Footwear, Kid’s wear, Men’s wear, Women’s wear & Accessories.
Key Character Requirements – A people’s person, a strong, confident, and passionate, over achiever capable of over delivering on the KPI’s, a real desire to achieve who sees obstacles as opportunities, and able to make management changes where necessary, while multi tasking.

COMPETENCIES: (Technical, Operational, Managerial, Human & Cultural Requirements)
Languages and Communication Skills:
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with people from multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, clients and vendors.

Computer Skills:
• Computer literate
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.

Other Skills/Experience:
• Demonstrated success in leading, supervising, managing and developing managers, senior staff and high performance teams.
• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, presentation and negotiating skills.
• Strong background in sales and marketing and a proven track record in business development and growth.
• Demonstrated success in managing (KPI’s) Key Performance Indicators.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving through use of data and information metrics and improvement to performance process.
• Proficient in project management methodologies with a focus on managing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals.
• Experienced in financial management (P&L's, Balance Sheets, forecasting and budgets).
• Manages complex customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance.

Package is competitive.

Head of Merchandise Planning- Europe - Fashion Retail

Currently searching for a ' Head of Merchandise Planning - Europe' - candidates must have senior level Vertical retail experience from a major fashion retailing business in Europe Cv's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

GM's, Directors vacancies in Riyadh - RETAIL & FEC

NEW VACANCIES - Arabic or S African nationals only. GM Retail, GM FEC, Malls Director and FEC Director - RIYADH based. Exp in MENA a must
Various positions available for a diverse and expansive group based in Saudi Arabia.
If you have significant Senior executive (GM, Director, VP, P) MENA experience in Retail or Family Entertainment Centers please forward a full CV to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Note:- Visas available for Arabic or S African nationals only.

New Vacancies - Saudi

Retail experienced candidates required for the following senior vacancies:-
Logistics Director - Riyadh
Warehouse Director - Riyadh
Technical Development Director - Riyadh
Marketing Director - Riyadh

Packages negotiable.

Roles suitable for retail experience Arabic Nationals only. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.

New Vacancies: -

Training Manager - Retail - Saudi - Jeddah
Head of Real Estate - Retail - Western Europe
Store Manager - Retail - Interior Design - Paris
Assistant Store Manager - Interior Design - Home Counties UK
Assistant Store Manager - Interior Design - South West UK
Assistant Store Manager - Interior Design - North London UK

Head of Retail Real Estate - Western Europe Required

Role Responsibilities: -Actively developing a strategic Real Estate Roadmap for WE in close liaison with the MD and  Global Head of Real Estate as well as identifying potential sites, assessing their viability, lease negotiations surrounding sites as well as ensuring that financial hurdles are met in the overall development of retail locations.
To contribute to the development of the Regional Retail strategy
To develop a five year strategic Real Estate Roadmap for Western Europe
To create and manage metrics and criteria for site selection decisions making (research analytics, financial proformas, revenue prediction models) and to negotiate letters of intent and key lease deal points to the brands’ advantage
To Identify and evaluate all real estate opportunities through site visits, site selection metrics and criteria, demographic analysis and research to insure the best locations for the brand are secured.
To evaluate existing store portfolio to actively drive rent reductions, recommend lease renewals and terminations and negotiate renewals and extensions where appropriate
To coordinate collaboration with architects, regional sourcing, legal partners, brokers, vendors, and general contractors
To maximize relationships with developers and landlords in real estate community
To serve as the internal brand expert for retail real estate opportunities and present the brands’ retail concepts to prospective landlords
To manage the capital approval processes
To account for the real estate organization performance and cost base by Concept across WE

Essential experience:-
8 years experience in real estate site selection, preferably with major retailer
Minimum of 4 years experience managing/negotiating external consultants and contractors
Strong relationships within retail real estate industry
A thorough understanding of the WE retail marketplace and its various channels – mall, high street, outlet
Exposure: apparel/fashion/shoes; demographic analysis

Package is negotiable.

Wal-Mart squeezed in the US ( from BBC news)

New Jobs today : -

Factory Manager - Food / FMCG - Riyadh - Arabic nationals only - package negotiable.

Store General Manager - Food Retail - Saudi Arabia - Arabic nationals only.

Send full CV with current package detail, reason for leaving current job role and Visa status to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

IT Director vacancy

To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the IT Department; administer the IT budget, staff and physical facilities of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop Information Technology strategy in support of the company’s mission and core objectives.
Direct, control and motivate the staff of the Information Technology department.
Develop an annual business plan and operating budget for the department and monitor the implementation of these to ensure that the financial targets are met.
Negotiate service level agreements with both internal and external customers and service providers and monitor service delivery to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met. · Accountable for the management, mentoring and career development of all IT staff.
Defines and seeks approval for the level of IT resources required to meet these goals and prioritize and schedules major projects. · Direct the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures and standards relating to information and telecommunication systems. ·
Monitor network scrutiny and supervise the entire network system of the organization. ·
Responsible for researching and evaluating new technologies. · Direct, attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops to keep up to date with Information Technology issues.

Skills / Attributes Required
Proven senior IT Management experience within a retail environment
A proven track record of driving and defining complex IT strategy. Exceptional communication skills are essential in order to explain complex IT concepts to non technical colleagues
Experience of managing multiple IT disciplines i.e. software development, technical support, systems architecture etc.
A broad understanding of computer systems, applications and operating systems.
Educated to degree level in Computer Science or related field.
In depth experience of negotiating with and managing third parties

This role will be Riyadh based for a diverse group employing more than 8000 Employees.

Experience in Retail is essential. Please do not apply of you do not have large format retailing experience.

Arabic and English fluency is essential.

Operations Director Required - Alshaya leading brand

Director of Operations

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world’s most recognized retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, P.F. Chang’s, Office Depot, Boots, etc. The company operates more than 1,800 stores across several divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Services, Optics, Pharmaceuticals, Office Supplies, Home Furnishings, Limited Brands, etc. With more than 18,000 employees from over 60 nationalities Alshaya operates stores in 15 markets across the Middle East, Turkey, Russia and Eastern Europe.
The company is currently looking for a proactive, commercially focused and profit driven Director of Operations - Starbucks. Based at Alshaya’s Head Office in Kuwait, the Director of Operations - Starbucks will mainly focus on improving the profitability of more than 400 store units across 9 countries in the Middle East.

The role:
• To improve the profitability of the existing portfolio of stores from an operations perspective
• To make a better conversion of sales into profitability
• To optimize the existing portfolio of stores
• To perform brand development & business planning
• To implement a structured cost control strategy
• To lead a team of operations manager across all Middle East countries

The person:
• Extremely dynamic and proactive • Commercially astute and profit driven • An influential, proactive and strong leader • A proven track record of delivering success through teamwork
• An excellent negotiator
• Comfortable managing complexity

The requirements:
• 10-15 years operational experience, including a minimum of 5 years in senior management positions
• Strong retail experience developing large chains of small box units
• The candidate must have a multi site / multi country background in a mature and complex organization
• Technical knowhow of business analytical tools
• The successful candidate must be an operator and not a franchisor

The package:
• Competitive tax free package (Middle East), including bonus and executive benefits
• Strong potential for personal growth and multi-regional career progression

Electrical Retail Jobs - KSA

Searching for Indian nationals for key vacancies in Saudi Arabia.

The candidates must have experience in Electrical retail i.e. Best, Extra, DSG, ALJ, Comet, Plug ins, Jacky's etc

The roles are :- Senior Operations positions and Senior Buying positions. You must have at least 5 years relevant managerial experience in the given area and educated to degree level or higher.

Ideally you will have MENA region experience but this is not essential. Large Asian electrical retail experience will be considered.

If these key opportunities are of interest to you or someone you know please email neil@globalretailrecruitment.com with a full CV, Reason for leaving current role and current package.

Electrical Retail Jobs - KSA

Electrical Retailers required in Saudi Arabia....

Searching for Indian nationals for key vacancies in Saudi Arabia.

The candidates must have experience in Electrical retail i.e. Best, Extra, DSG, ALJ, Comet, Plug ins, Jacky's etc

The roles are :- Senior Operations positions and Senior Buying positions. You must have at least 5 years relevant managerial experience in the given area and educated to degree level or higher.

Ideally you will have MENA region experience but this is not essential. Large Asian electrical retail experience will be considered.

If these key opportunities are of interest to you or someone you know please email neil@globalretailrecruitment.com with a full CV, Reason for leaving current role and current package.

New Vacancies in Riyadh - Leading Manufacturing Business

1- Marketing Manager at the trading division, Executive level, basic salary is 20000 to 30000 SR.

2- LV manufacturing manager for non standard products, Executive level, basic salary is 20000 to 30000 SR, The candidate must be aware of the Saudi and GCC market in terms of products standards and specifications.

3- Distribution and control General Manager, to 50000 SR

4- Planning development manager: salary 20000 to 30000, the most important aspect is that the holder of this position should have excellent project management skills and managed a group of project managers.

5- Training Manager: Saudi only

Central Kitchen Manager Required - Kuwait

Recognised as the leading and most influential retailing franchisee in the region the company is currently looking to expand its QSR operations in the Middle East and are looking for a Business Manager - Central Kitchen) to deliver exceptional process, operations and production; a confident communicator, passionate about delivering exceptional customer service within a branded environment with a track record of coaching & developing teams.

Today the Casual Dining Division of Alshaya includes renowned brands such as Dean & Deluca, Le Pain Quotidien, Sarai, Asha's, The Gaucho Grill, Pizza Express, Totally Fish, Al Forno, Thai Chi, Noodle Factory, Meias, Nolita Pizza, Dondurma, IZ Juice, Santoor, Shangai Express etc

Reporting to the Vice President - Casual Dining and based in Alshaya's Head Office in Kuwait, the retained candidate will be given the mandate to successfully develop this essential core business.

Searching for Business Manager - Restaurants

I am currently searching for Business Manager - Casual Dining in Kuwait.
Package is leading and tax free.
Candidate must have significant European experience from a leading QSR / Casual dining corporation who is a top 5 in the country.

Vacancy - Head of Trading

This will be one of the best opportunities this year to join a leading business who impact retail on a truly huge scale. Present in over 20 countries this role will involve some travel but the core role will be based in Central Europe.

The Head of Trading will be a senior level / executive level buyer / category manager with diverse experience across all major product groups with in the food retail supermarket / hypermarkets sector. Not necessarily of Director level already this role could lead to an exciting step change for a senior level manager.

You will have significant experience from a major food retail business i.e. Auchan, Lidl, Aldi, Carrefour, Fozzy, Mercadona, Casino, Kipa, Tesco, Sainsbury, Coles etc and the ability to deliver through team engagement and encouragement.
This role will offer the challenge of managing multiple commercial departments, growing not only key product groups but you will be challenged in negotiating on an international basis therefore you ability to communicate and build rapport will be second to none!

If you are looking for a role to enthuse and motivate; THIS IS IT!

Package is negotiable
Role will be based in Central Europe (relocation required)

New Vacancies - Dubai, Kuwait, Saudi

Currently searching for F.E.C - CEO in Dubai.
Business Managers in Kuwait - Food Service and QSR x 3
Commercial Manager - Food Retailing / Food Service - Kuwait
HRD - Saudi

Jobs in KSA

Currently searching for the following vacancies in Saudi Arabia:-
HR Director - Khobar to 30000SAR's - Must have excellent Government relations experience & 10 years + Saudi experience.

General Manager - Khobar - Fashion and QSR experience required - 30000SAR's + bonus of net corporate profit.

IT Director - Riyadh - Must be Arabic / English fluent with significant retail exposure. Package negotiable.

Budget & Planning Manager - Riyadh - Diversified Group to 20000SAR's ( 5 years + experience, Arabic fluent)
see www.globalretailrecruitment.com for all vacancies.

CV's can be emailed to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Vacancies in Saudi -

IT Director - Riyadh
Currently in search of an Arabic national IT Director with significant retail exposure.
Experience in infrastructure and networking across retail is also essential.

New Vacancy - July 3rd 2010 - Budget and Planning

Searching for A Budget and Planning Manager in Riyadh for a diversified group. Package to 20000

Vacancies - Thursday 1st July

Saudi HR Director - Retail - 30000
Saudi Training Manager - Riyadh - Manufacturing - 25000
Saudi - GM - Food retail - 28000

Vacancies

Planning and Development Manager - Riyadh - Manufacturing
GM -Riyadh - Ceramics
IT Director - Riyadh - Retail

Store Manager - Dubai - Luxury Fashion

Package to £38000 Tax Free + bonus + medical


JOB PURPOSE:

To manage and support the store team in the efficient running of the store. To meet store sales targets and to minimize loss and store operating costs. To ensure that customers receive the highest standards of customer service, whilst maximizing store profitability. To focus on front of house activities but also to cover the Operation issues in the store.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SALES

• To make the most effective use of space and stock available to the store by maximizing sales and minimizing wastage of resources.
• To ensure that the merchandise is displayed effectively using promotional material to reflect current demand.
• Achievement of sales budget.
• To train staff in selling techniques and product knowledge to ensure that there is an effective selling team within the store.
• To handle customer complaints tactfully and effectively.
• To prioritise and initiate company objectives.
• Awareness of competitor activity and communicate this to the team.

MERCHANDISE

• To maintain the correct basic stock levels within the store.
• To work closely with the Operations Manager and the Buying team to provide effective feedback, ensuring that popular selling lines are replenished on time.

SECURITY

• To ensure that the position of stock, in the store is designed to minimize theft by customer or staff and that the Company procedures on security in relation to theft are adhered to.
• To report all suspected shoplifter to the Mall Security Team.
• As a key holder – to be available to attend alarm call outs in the event of the alarm sounding outside of normal working hours.
• To ensure that all staff know and follow the Company systems on :
• Cash handling
• Credit authorization
• Arrangement of staff purchases
• Reporting of stock, cash and loss

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND STAFF TRAINING / DEVELOPMENT

• To provide effective democratic leadership and control for the staff.
• To ensure that staff are providing an excellent level of customer service and meeting the general needs of the store and its customers.
• To supervise on the job training for new staff
• To identify, in conjunction with the Operations Manager, the training and development needs of the staff.
• To carry out, where appropriate, staff training sessions.
• To appraise staff performance during the probationary period and annually.
• To ensure that all employees are well presented and complying with the Company dress code and grooming standards.
• To control absence and turnover.
• To recruit high caliber staff and manage their induction and performance effectively.
• To apply Disciplinary and Grievances Procedures appropriately and correctly.
• To deal sensitively and appropriately with welfare issues.
• To deal with visitors, press and any other personnel with discretion and professionalism.


PROFIT MANAGEMENT
• To manage and achieve operating cost targets in line with the profit and loss.
• To protect the assets and profits of the store
• To initiate and drive a theft and loss strategy
• Identify cost saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• To manage the cash and stock account systems.
• To minimize the wastage of resources.

COMMERCIAL AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
• Exploit all operational and administrative systems to maximize commercial benefits.
• Implement and maintain effective administration and stock management systems.
• Information management: to ensure the production and analysis of product information by exception.
• Management controls: ensure adherence of legal regulations and protection of the brand.

HEALTH AND SAFETLY
• To ensure that Health and Safety legislation is adhered to within the store for both staff and customers
• To identify and carry out where appropriate, any training is respect to health and safety.

GENERAL
• To contribute to the Company administration systems and procedures to minimize losses.
• To maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and retail standards within the store.

NEW GM position - KSA

Searching for a GM for a niche market retail / QSR business in Saudi Arabia. This is an ideal step up for a Regional / Small Ops Director to diversify and gain complete commercial business experience working for a passionate and motivational CEO.
The brief will be to build the foundations for future growth. You will ideally have experience in QSR /Coffee Shops + fashion at senior level. Package to 30000SR + bonus based on net profit. Send CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Area Manager -Fashion Dubai Vacancy

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading brand in Dubai.
You will hold at least 7 years of experience in Fashion retail with exposure ideally within luxury markets as well as high street. Strong management skills are absolutely mandatory.

Package is very competitive - TAX FREE + medical + bonus + flights

Main Responsibilities

• Team Management
» Organize Managers’ meetings to review the shops performance: sales achievements, marketing activities, training and regularly provide minutes of meetings to the Department/Division Manager
» Ensure delivering the best level of customer service through frequent visits to the shops
» Monitor the coverage of retail shops and approve leaves, processes all e-forms and HR documents
» Select, interview, train, motivate and assess the team members
» Set objectives for team members and focus on their training and career development

• Stock Management
» Review stock levels with stock control and Department/Division Manager
» Review stock reports and suggest appropriate action plans
» Implement actions regarding stock control with Stock Controller/Area and Division Managers
» Ensure all team members are following the proper ordering, transfer and stock movements processes
• Strategy
» Assist in defining the yearly strategic plan for the network and budget preparation
» Participate with the Department/Division Manager in meetings with suppliers, regional teams…
• Reporting
» Record, monitor and analyze market trends, competitors’ activities
» Provide the Department/Division Manager with quantitative and qualitative reports using data from market studies and in-house systems

• General Operations
» Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, logistics, marketing and merchandizing with regards to shop opening, closing or renovation
» Monitor health, safety, security and legal requirements with the Department/Division Manager
» Maintain smooth relationships with the suppliers and business partners
• Man Management
» Can be involved in the recruitment process of Shop Staff and Sales Executives within his/her domain
» Manage, engage and guide the team reporting to him/her
» Conduct the appraisal and assessment of own team members
» Set the objectives and budgets for own team members and ensure their accomplishment
» Responsible for coaching and training own team members, and formalise and follow up on each team member’s Individual Development Plan, in coordination with the employee and HR
» Ensure identification and proper development and recognition of Talents within his/her unit

This role will be very operational, covering the local market. The job incumbent will be handling several stores/ boutiques of one brand or multi-brands.

Footwear Buyer - Vacancy - Bahrain

Ladies Footwear Buyer:
Minimum 2 years ladies footwear buying experience, local and import buying experience, assistant buyer to buyer for international brand preferred.

Key responsibilities to include:-
range planning, gross margin and inventory management(Open to buy) experience.

Salary 1,000 to 1,400 BD plus incentive. No nationality preference or gender preference however ladies shoe buying experience a MUST.

Send your CV now!

Is your recruiting offensive - Blog from Phil Haynes

http://www.hci.org/lib/your-recruiting-offensive

Marketing Manager - KSA

Marketing Manager required in KSA. Al-Khobar based to 15000SR , must have significant retail experience , Below and above the line, external agencies, loyalty programmes etc CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Head Chef - London

Currently searching for a Head Chef for a fantastic business in London. You will have a proven track record in Lebanese cuisine. Package negotiable - please forward your CV and current salary requirements.

Executive Chef - London

Currently searching for an experienced Executive Chef for a fantastic business in London. You will have a proven track record in Lebanese cuisine. Package negotiable - please forward your CV and current salary requirements.

Loyalty Programme Manager - Abu Dhabi

Loyalty Programme Manager required to join a leading UAE retail business.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to take complete ownership for a developing retail loyalty programme. If you have significant loyalty and retention experience from with in a UK retail environment this could be a great opportunity.

You will have a proven track record in the delivery of a retail loyalty programme and the motivation of the team you built. You will understand how to attract new members from an established customer base and the ability to drive the growth through technical knowledge and a passion to achieve.
You will work closely with Category Managers / Marketing Team / Development & Design to enhance the overall business perception and delivery of the loyalty programme promise.


Package to Circa £66000 / 30000 AED

HR Head Required - Kuwait

My new, exciting leading and diverse client within the retail and hospitality field is currently in search of a retail experienced HR Head to lead the group transformation through implementation of improved recruitment practice, analysis and enhancement regarding comp & bens and improvements with in the training, coaching, guidance of the business employees.

You will have significant retail experience and relevant HR qualifications such as IPD / Degree. Ideally you will have already gained MENA / GCC retail HRBP /Manager / Director level exposure.
This is a typical generalist role whilst delivering some level of standardisation to corporate process and procedure.

Expected salary is circa £68,000 net / 30000Sr / 2400 KD / 30000 AED

Country Manager -Saudi

This diverse retail client is currently seeking an experienced Arabic national to lead the expansion of the brand in Saudi Arabia.
You will have significant experience in the Saudi Arabian retail fashion / kids market offering a proven track record of achievement across all retail principles and KPI's.
Your ability to produce excellent results and the future growth and success of the brand will be due to your ability to motivate the workforce, ensuring strong standards in store, operational performance and excellent service ensuring loyalty, footfall and sales increase.
Also of great importance will be your ability to work independently.

On offer is a competitive and excellent package and the chance to work with an experienced, knowledgeable, dynamic and motivational Director.

There may be travel to Kuwait and the UAE.

Please forward your CV urgently.

Luxury Fashion - Dubai

Currently searching for leading Luxury Department store.
Fashion Buyer
Store Manager -Fashion
Store Manager - Home Furnishing

Cv's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

New vacancies in Retail Finance

Currently searching for finance professionals for positions in Riyadh: -
Positions below : Package negotiable, Visa available for Indian nationals. Must have retail experience in the MENA region / GCC
Retail FC x 2
Group FC x 1
Financial Analyst x 1
Group Internal Auditor x 1
Internal Auditor x 1

CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

www.globalretailrecruitment.com

Brand Manager - Bahrain

Brand Manager – Quick Service Restaurant (Sufficient Restaurant/Fast Food Experience and Background is a Must)

Scope of Role:
A field based international role that takes accountability for driving sales and profitability of a specific Brand through an existing (and expanding) store portfolio. Accountable for ensuring all stores deliver a consistent approach towards a high international hospitality standards and customer service proposition. The role requires commercial decision-making, development of a strong and effective team and regional knowledge.

CV's to Richard@globalretailrecruitment.com

Luxury Department Store Jobs

Searching for Luxury Brands : -
Store Manager Dubai - Fashion to 40000AED
Store Manager Dubai - Home to 35000AED
Operations Manager Dubai - Fashion to 30000 AED
Buyer Dubai - Fashion to 30000AED
email - neil@globalretailrecruitment.com
for more vacancies to executive level including VP, CEO, HRD see www.globalretailrecruitment.com

Searching for a Director for a top 4 Audit firm

I am currently searching for a Director of Credit and Risk from a top 4 Audit firm. This role will be based in Kuwait.
If you have top 4 audit experience and can fulfil this position email director@globalretailrecruitment.com with your CV and package details for a confidential discussion

New Vacancies : - www.globalretailrecruitment.com

PA to CEO required - Abu Dhabi - 12000AED - Any Nationality

Female Retail Marketing Manager Required - Circa 35000 AED - Abu Dhabi

National Sales Manager - Automotive - KSA - negotiable package

Store Manager x 2 - Fashion / Childrenswear - UAE - British National Visas available.

Cost Accounting Manager - KSA, Manufacturing to 22000SR - Any nationality

Directors of Operations - Fashion Retail - Kuwait - Package negotiable

VP - Home Furnishings - Kuwait -package negotiable

Executive vacancies and more can be found at www.globalretailrecruitment.com

CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Further vacancies in KSA - Investment, Banking, Automotive at www.globalrecruitmentconsulting.com

Searching for Store Managers for leading UAE brand

I am currently in search of 2 x Store Managers for a leading UK brand that has branches in the GCC with a leading franchise group.
You will have Store Management experience in fashion volume and kids-wear plus the motivation and focus to deliver quality service and operational performance leading to exceptional profitability.
Send your CV now to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Vacancies in Bahrain

We will shortly be recruiting for Fashion Brand Managers in Bahrain for a few leading fashion brands:-
CV's can be forwarded to richard@globalretailrecruitment.com

Executive Vacancies in Kuwait - Urgent

Currently seeking:-
President - Casual Dining
VP - Home Furnishings
Business Director - Fashion
Operation Director Fashion
see www.globalretailrecruitment.com or email neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Vacancies in UAE

Currently searching for a female Marketing Manager - Retail specific - Abu Dhabi based - package 35000 Aed

Also required: - 2 x Mall / Store Managers - Food retail experienced - British nationals to 35000 Aed

Vacancies for food retailers - British visa available

Vacancies in the Middle East for Regional Meat, Regional Bakery and Regional Produce head's / specialists.
Also for large volume food retail £50 Million + GM's as Head of Operations reporting to CEO
cv's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Also searching for numerous exec positions in Riyadh including ' Head of Shared Services' 'Cost Accounting Manager - Electrical Manufacturing' 'CFO & FCS - Retail' 'Group MD - Retail & construction experience' 'Family Entertainment Director'

Cost accounting Manager - Riyadh

Costing Manager - Required
Experience in multinational electrical manufacturing companies such as, ABB, Siemens, Legrand etc.. in costing section.
Any nationality is welcomed, job Location is Riyadh, basic salary range is 15000 - 20000SR ( negotiable )

More Saudi, Riyadh based Vacancies. : -

GM, Family Entertainment - Arabic fluent - 5 years + FEC experience
Group CFO - Retail large group - Indian or Arabic national
Group FC x 2 - Retail group experience
Chief Internal Audit. - Retail experience - food retail ideal
Group MD - Large Group Retail experience required - Arabic National

New Restaurant Opening in Dubai.

I am currently recruiting for one of the best Restaurant brands in Europe with an icon as its figurehead.
Requiring : - Head Chef, Sous Chef, General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Bar Manager, Wait Manager.
CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

New vacancies in Food Retail

Currently searching for:-
Commercial Head Egypt- Arabic fluent - Food retail - $7000 per month
Head of Operations - Egypt - Arabic Fluent - $7000 per month
Operations Manager - Lebanon - British nationals only - negotiable

Dubai visit - March 2nd to 5th

I will be in Dubai for 3 days over March 2nd,3rd and 4th. Clients / prospect clients wishing to meet please contact me by email on neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

VP Mortgage / Risk required

Currently in search of leading banking executives to join our clients in Jeddah.
VP Mortgage
Director of Credit and Risk.

Significant experience and proven track record of achievement in these fields for leading banks is required.
Arabic national a preference however not essential.
CV's to Hood@globalrecruitmentconsulting.com

Marketing And BD Manager - Riyadh vacancy

Currently searching for a Marketing and BD Manager for my leading client based in Riyadh. You will have 8 years + experience in the sales, purchase and supply of quality furniture for a leading business. CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

New Vacancy - Internal Audit

Currently searching for a Retail - Chief Internal Auditor.

Arabic or Indian national required to carry out the role of CIA for this leading group in Saudi Arabia.
You will have 5 years + of senior level retail auditing.
Package negotiable
Cv's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

JOBS IN KSA - ARABIC NATIONALS

KSA candidates required for:-
FMCG - District Manager - 10000SR
IT Assistant - 8000SR
Factory Manager - 18000SR
QA Manager - 15000SR
Factory Engineer - 10000SR

cv's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com including current package, location and full description of current responsibilities and company sector.

JOBS JOBS JOBS IN KUWAIT

Kuwait Jobs for Arabic nationals.
Currently searching for:-

Finance & Admin Manager - 1800KD
Warehouse Manager - 1100KD
QA - 1100KD
Export Manager -1100KD
Factory Project Engineer - 1200KD
Marketing Assistant x 2 - 750KD
Export Office Assistant - 600KD
Purchasing Assistant - 600KD

cv's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com including current package, location and full description of current responsibilities and company sector.

New vacancy - Fleet maintenance manager - Riyadh

My leading client is currently searching for a Fleet Maintenance Manager in Riyadh.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant field related qualification and experience in (buses, trucks and trailers)
Package is negotiable

New vacancy - Riyadh -

an urgent vacancy is now available for a Distribution Center Operations Manager for a leading retailer based in Riyadh.
You will have experience in food retail distribution ideally from a european market.
CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

View all current vacanices

http://www.globalretailrecruitment.com/home/searchDo.html
including, MD, VP, CFO's, FC's, HRD, Marketing, Retail Operations, HRBP, furniture sales and more.

HRBP's- Retail

Currently searching for HRBP's food retail based in Kuwait. Package circa 1800 - 2000KD
Must have 5 years + HR generalist / HRBP experience
CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Store Operations Manager - Required - Riyadh - Luxury Fashion

I am currently searching for a Luxury fashion Manager at large volume store or area level to move into a luxury department store format.
If you have a track record of luxury retail please contact neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Urgent - Marketing Manager - Saudi - Female

Cv's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com - detail below
? Supervise quantitative and qualitative research to gain insight into customers and non customers of the business as directed - analysis of customer base, brand perceptions, pricing, knowledge of brands stocked, competitors etc
? Manage advertising / marketing / PR spend within agreed annual Business Plan
? Manage liaison with all third parties - agencies, printers, graphic designers etc - within agreed budget
? Agree, cost and implement advertising and marketing and PR campaigns to support annual brand initiatives above and below the line
? Agree, cost and implement marketing campaigns to support new store launches particularly in new countries
? Communicate marketing initiatives around the business particularly ensuring that all stores are aware and involved as required
? Manage external communications via Customer Services Department
? Supervise the loyalty programme
? Manage current website content (needs update) and implementation of transactional website (2011)
? At all times seek to measure results of marketing and advertising initiatives in terms of sales and profit generated against investment made
? Support CEO as directed in articulating and updating the 5 year strategic plan
Maintain library of updated information on the industry across the GCC - growth, market size, GDP, population etc

GROUP CFO - - BANKING - RETAIL

This Group CFO role will head a mulit billion SR turnover business.

A Chartered Accountant with 10 or more years of experience in the related industries including banking and ideally retail is sought to assume a very strategic leadership role with a leading business house. Assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer and reporting to the Group MD, the successful candidate will take on a strategic leadership role within the organization and will immerse himself with bank relations and engaging new financing with various avenues. The Chief Financial Officer assumes lead on all legal agreements related to financing and mergers & acquisitions as well as negations and reviews, financial reporting and strategic planning. He will oversee the entire finance group and while this is quite a big bill to fill; this opportunity is a great venture for a dynamic leadership type who welcomes new challenges.

Candidates must have a recognized accounting designation, ideally a chartered accountant with minimum 15 years post qualification experience in the related industries, in MNC or with a large local group. Experience in Saudi Arabia is very much desirable. You should be at least 35 years of age. A solid understanding of investment strategies and financial services and strong understanding of financial risk management and oversight is also required.
NEGOTIABLE PACKAGE

Referral fee's can be agreed for successful placements.

Indian National CFO's Required - Retail - KSA

I am currently searching for Indian National CFO's and FC's.
This CFO role will head a mulit billion SR turnover business.
A Chartered Accountant with 10 or more years of experience in the related industry is sought to assume a very strategic leadership role with a leading business house. Assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer and reporting to the Group CFO this role will manage the finances of a key business area.

Candidates must have a recognized accounting designation, ideally a chartered accountant with minimum 15 years post qualification experience in the food retail industry. You should be at least 35 years of age and an Indian national. A solid understanding of investment strategies and financial services and strong understanding of financial risk management and oversight is also required.
NEGOTIABLE PACKAGE

Referral fee's can be agreed for successful placements.

New Vacancies. www.globalretailrecruitment.com

I am searching for Retail FC's and CFO's - for vacancies in Riyadh. Also HRD, GM Accounting for Manufacturing in Riyadh, HRD Retail Kuwait, Executive Recruiter - Retail Required. NEW CFO vacancy due in for Riyadh - Distribution experience a must

URGENT MID MANAGEMENT TO SENIOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL VACANCIES

Only suitable applicants will be contacted
I am currently searching for the following key URGENT vacancies. (all packages negotiable unless stated) all candidates must have relevant experience to the product and role title.
E-COMMERCE DIRECTOR- Kuwait - 10 years + E-commerce + e-com start up experience in retail leading brand
CORPORATE EXECUITVE RECRUITER - URGENT - Kuwait - 10 years Retail recruitment and internal corporate executive recruitment experience.
HRBP / HRD IN 18 MONTHS - Ideally HR Area / Regional with retail (food) experience from the UK or US , MENA experienced
GM - ENTERTAINMENT - fun parks - Riyadh - 4 years senior management experience in Arcade, gaming, family entertainment
BUSINESS DIRECTOR - CASUAL DINING - KUWAIT

FOOD RETAIL -
CFO - SAUDI ARABIA - ARABIC NATIONAL - IDEALLY SAUDI NATIONAL
GROUP CFO - ARABIC OR INDIAN NATIONAL - chartered qualified - Group level CFO 15 years +
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR - KUWAIT - Europe or MENA experienced
COMMERCIAL HEAD - EGYPT - European Experience required
HEAD OF OPERATIONS - EGYPT - UK regional or higher food retail experieced
STORE MANAGER - AUSTRALIA - Will have hypermarkt UK / US experience
STORE MANAGER - GERMANY - ?35000 tax free + housing + schooling

ELECTRICAL RETAIL -
ONLINE MARKETING MANAGER - JEDDAH, KSA - circa ?45000 net - UK experienced
2 X CATEGORY MANAGERS - JEDDAH, KSA - circa ?33000 net - UK experienced
E-COMMERCE MANAGER - JEDDAH, KSA - circa ?50 - ?60000 net - UK experienced

CV's can be issued to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com or www.globalretailrecruitment.com

Store Manager- Germany - Food Retail

I currently require a leading food retail manager to join this unique and exciting business in Germany.
You will have a proven large format deputy to SM experience from companies such as Tesco, JS, ASDA, Morrisons.
Package to ?35,600 tax free + bonus + relocation + schooling + free accommodation.

New Vacancies - all levels

We have numerous new vacancies in retail from E-commerce marketing to director, operations fashion to VP and MD .
see all vacancies at
http://www.globalretailrecruitment.com/home/searchDo.html

Urgent Executive Vacancies -

currently in search of candidates for the following vacancies in the Middle East :-
1. Corporate Executive Recruiter - Head Office

2. Managing Director - Middle East

3. Vice President - Fashion & Footwear

4. e-Commerce Director - Retail

5. CFO - Food Retail - Saudi National

6. Director of Operations - High Street, volume, fashion

7. GM - Saudi - Entertainment business- Gaming, Machines, Family services

CV's urgently to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

URGENT VACANCY - CORPORATE EXECUTIVE RECRUITER

Corporate Executive Recruiter required for leading retail group in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of experience in a mixed professional background composed of: ? A strong track record of successful executive search and selection of top managers. ? Significant previous business experience in senior management positions in retail. ? 10-15 years of corporate experience, including minimum of 10 years in senior management. You will have excellent communication skills allowing you to deliver the ultimate in selection of senior executives at VP, MD, CEO, COO and Director levels through influence and rapport build with the worlds best executive search firms. You will also hold a strong understanding of corporate HR structure and organisational development. CV's urgently to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com Interviews will be held in London, UK in the last week of January.

URGENT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER / DIRECTOR VACANCY - RETAIL

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading niche market retailer in Saudi Arabia.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced retail Supply Chain Manager looking to take a step up to an Supply Chain Director's role reporting to the CEO.
This is a demanding role in a growth business therefore your passion and motivation must be apparent alongside your proven supply chain track record.
The candidate must have a clear understanding and achievements in Physical stock movement through the supply chain. This is not a role for purchasing management sc but a warehousing, supply, distribution manager..

Package to 25000SR + tickets, medical, etc

Please forward your CV urgently - neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

HR Project Manager - Kuwait

UK / US experienced HR Project Manager required - Retail experience of 6 years + and relevant qualifications ( IPD, CPP etc) Kuwait based
Circa $6800 per month

HR Manager - Saudi Arabia - Retail

I am currently in search of a retail HR project manager with a proven track record in organisational development with the capability to deliver operational and organisational change through a formal project management process.
The role is considered pivotal in the change programme and is heavily supported by the BOD. In fact the succesful applicant should consider this a step to HRD level with 24 months.
You will have a proven HR track record and relevant qualification (IPD, CPP, Masters) and 10 years + retail generalist experience.

Arabic fluency would be a distinct advantage.

Please forward your CV immediately to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Salary circa 26000 SR / $7000 per month

GM - Saudi Arabia - Family Entertainment

I am currently in search of a fluent Arabic / English GM to join this significant and highly reputable business in Riyadh. The suitable candidate will be educated to degree level and ideally MBA. You will have a minimum of 4 years GM or more senior management experience and ideally some experience in family entertainment, games, machines, etc. Attractive & negotiable salary + Housing 3 times of Basic Salary + Transport 10% of Basic Salary + yearly performance based bonus CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

New Vacancy

Neil is searching for a Warehouse Manager for a leading construction materials business in KSA, Riyadh.
5 years + warehousing management, Saudi nationals only