Franchise Development Manager - Saudi Arabia - fashion / cosmetics

 My client currently seeks an expert in Franchise Development for partners to take this significant retail brand on a countrywide basis in UAE, Oman, Jordan, North Africa, Egypt etc.

They already have franchise partners in the MENA region and are looking for a skilled professional to drive this forward over the next few years.

Franchise expansion has been identified as an important part of the strategic plan alongside own store and E-Com

Requirements:--

-Retail Franchise development experience as a franchisor, finding, appointing and managing appropriate franchisees in new territories.
-Vetting potential franchise partners.
-Developing business plans with potential partners and
managing the relationship with existing franchisees in multiple countries.
-Maximising sales and expansion opportunities, and ensuring that standards are met as well delivering sales / profit targets
-Updating of current franchise contracts
-Managing a small team of franchise operations personnel internally

You will be highly communicative with a proven track record of delivery in this field on and international scale.
MENA region experience is not essential but is desirable.

Package is competitive including 9 months of basic salary bonus + flights + medical

This is a great opportunity to join a business that is financially secure, driving profit, growing and has a stable history over 3 decades.

Food Retail - Category Managers Required- Retail - Kuwait

Business degree
5 years + Category Management experience within food or supply chain or procurement
Experience of sourcing and implementing new product lines
Effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills
Excellent analytical skills
Strong knowledge base on products and suppliers
Global sourcing experience
As a Category Manager you will contribute to the success of the brand by defining the tactical and strategic direction of product lines within each category in accordance with the international and regional product calendars.
You will have you sourced, selected and brought in new product lines?


CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com 

Seeking Retail expert Finance Managers / Controllers for positions in Kuwait.

Essential experience:
CIMA qualified or MBA
Retail 4 years + Management experience
UK retail experience

Package negotiable.

Cv's can be issued for confidential review to CV@globalretailrecruitment.com

Searching for the following key vacancies for the top retail clients

Searching for the following key vacancies for the top retail clients

Retail Distribution  - Electrical product  - National Sales Manager  - Riyadh
Head of Operations - Turkey - Retail
Head of Merchandising - Retail fashion - Mainland Europe
Contract - Head of Merchandising - Retail Fashion - Start UP - Mainland Europe
Business Finance Managers - Retail - Kuwait
Head of Training - Retail - Kuwait
Food Retail - Hypermarket - DC Manager  - Saudi Arabia
National Sales Manager  - Home Furnishings Retail  - Riyadh

Many further vacancies in Management to VP across MENA and Europe at www.globalretailrecruitment.com
CV's can be issued to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

VACANCIES - MERCHANDISE HEAD / DIRECTORS - FASHION RETAIL

Contract and Permanent vacancies for Merchandise Head / Controller  / Director available
Suitable candidate must have long term retail fashion Merchandise Management / Director experience in the European Market.
Roles based in mainland Europe.

CV'S can be issued confidentially to cv@globalretailrecruitment.com

New Vacancies

New vacancies in Retail in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Germany & Turkey from www.globalretailrecruitment.com
Please review our vacancies at

http://www.globalretailrecruitment.com/home/searchDo.html
and
http://www.globalretailrecruitment.com/Jobs_Riyadh.html
Vacancies in Retail Finance, Operations, Merchandising, VM, HR, Training, Social Networking, Sales - Management to VP

Social Networking / Communications Manager required - Retail

Digital - Expertise in digital planning, ecommerce, display & behavioural advertising, SEM (SEO, PPC, analytics), social media, geo marketing, local online marketing, viral marketing including flash games, affiliate marketing and loyalty schemes, video, online PR (OEO & OBO), eCRM/database strategy & trigger event emails, web, DRTV, intranet/extranet, website CMS, hosting & architecture design, mobile marketing and app development, events/experiential, analytics/attribution logic & digital asset management.

Responsible for the formulation of digital strategies for the agency’s clients based on consumer insight and trend analysis, as well as, business and brand requirements.
- Provide research and planning within digital team for existing and new clients, championing it internally and helping to develop the agency's skills.
- Producing client thought documents, proposals, and quotes and pitching strategies, then turn the ideas into tangible and practical plans for clients.
- Develop the agency's digital positioning, offer and presentations.
- Produce mid-to-long term strategies that help clients use digital to enhance brand experience and engage customers. Exceeding their business & marketing objectives through taking a strategic approach to engage their customer base and motivating them to act.
- Brand development, relationship marketing and be able to contribute to broader communication issues, such as marketing automation, channel management and business integration.
- Maintain operational control and project management of the overall client accounts.
- Keeping current with industry trends, marketing & business innovation and ability to think strategically and laterally about brands and markets.
- Evangelise digital marketing, analytics and social media marketing and help current clients understand future trends and the impact digital can have on their business.
- Taking a brand, product or service and getting it in the right place, at the right time, to the right people with the right promotion
- Understanding of user experience UX techniques (e.g. card sorting, Omniture Multivariate testing, usability testing, task analysis, user flows, persona and scenario development, user journey, site map design, wireframe creation, & prototype creation)
- Understanding of web builds, digital tools, measurement and research technologies

  CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

Country Sales Manager required

Retail - Country Sales Manager - Jeddah

 To manage, develop and be accountable for the revenues and costs of the Distribution Sales Operation as well as the Retail Channel within Saudi Arabia; through setting successful sales strategies, plans, and tactics in order to enhance the sales volume, market share, customer satisfaction, profitability, and positive brand image of the organization.

1. EDUCATION
Essential: University graduate (Sales, Marketing or Business Administration)
Desirable: Graduate degree from a reputable university (Masters or MBA)
Specialized courses in Sales / Marketing Management from highly-accredited institutions

2. WORK EXPERIENCE / EXPOSURE
Essential: 10+ years distribution sales / direct marketing experience (Fabrics, Textile, Ceramics, FMCG)

Desirable: 3+ years experience as a head of sales for a country operation with a similar organization 3.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Essential: Native Arabic speaker, Excellent both written & spoken English
Desirable: any other language proficiency would be a plus

4. COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Essential: Excellent user of Basic Computer applications (Word, Excel, etc...)

Desirable: Good knowledge of sales management software & ERP applications

5. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential: Superior communication skills & ability to manage diverse levels of staff Ability to manage teams in different geographical locations

Clear understanding of setting and managing team KPI’s Willingness to travel constantly within Saudi Arabia Self starter, analytical thinker, and problem solver

Package to 25000Sr + excellent bonus, medical, flights

Head of International Operations required - Turkey

Currently seeking a fashion conscious Head of International Operations for a leading Turkish retail business.

You will have a proven track record in delivery of operational KPI's on an international field. Multi brand experience desirable.

CV's to neil@globalretailrecruitment.com

New jobs in Riyadh and Jeddah -

Mgr. Retails Ops
Riyadh
Saudi or Arab nationals
30-40 SR package
Retail Background essential

Mgr. Learning & Dev
Riyadh
Saudi or Arab nationals
25-35k -SR Package
Strategic orientation with proven operational background

Mgr. Sales (National)
Riyadh
Saudi
30-45 SR Package
Proven ability to manage across wide geography (GCC) MENA)

MIS Analyst
Riyadh
Visa's available for any nationality
10-20 SR Package
Retail background preferred

Regional Manager -Jeddah
Saudi national only
15-25k Package
Retail multi site management is a must