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Job Description
Assess the requirements and coordinate with relevant internal/external stakeholders (Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Suppliers, Category Managers and Logistics)
Handle the production of the annual calendar for the brands promotions, launches, etc.
Brands Promotions:
Pricing Policies of Brands and Categories:
Benchmark current pricing vs. the competition and the peer market
Recommend adjustments on the pricing policy to the GM/Captain
Register newly imported brands to the market, in compliance with the regulations of each country
Develop new merchandising aids, tools, and new concepts
Coordinate new openings (Brands/Merchandising/Promotions) or refitting of sales areas
1. Strategical:
Develop the business plan of the Department in line with the strategic objectives of the Brand
Formulate and communicate the Department performance objectives and continuously monitor progress and alignment towards strategic objectives
2. Managerial:
Develop the Department policies and procedures in order to ensure the fulfilment of organizational requirements
Oversee the operations of the Department, provide expertise, encourage teamwork and facilitate related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards and staff pride in contribution
Monitor the yearly budget of the Department and control expenditure to ensure optimal use
3. Operational:
Define the offer strategy for the stores in the designated area in alignment with the brand’s values
Validate the strategy with the GM/Captain
Negotiate annual commercial agreements and the commercialization of advertising spaces with the brands
Drive the development of the margin and the budgetary objectives
Category Performance Management:
Benchmark current performance vs. the competition and the peer market
Create different tools to improve the categories performance
Category Management:
Manage segmentation, seasonal activities, action plans for the stores follow up on the results
Manage the existing catalogue, optimising on the mix at the points of sale
Identify the products with potential and research new products
Develop a wide range of services (skincare – make up – lessons – etc.) to be adapted to each category
Prepare the periodic category reviews
Supplier Relations:
Create partnerships with the brands and follow up on the results
Handle the negotiations with existing and potential partners
Optimal Strategy Implementation:
Optimize the merchandising plan and the allocation of space vs. the volume of margin
4. Team Management:
Negotiate with suppliers for the stock returns (discontinued and slow movers)
Assign individual objectives for employee performance management purposes, manage performance, empower staff, and provide formal and informal feedback in order to support professional development and maximize performance
What you’ll need to succeed
- proven experiencein Buying
- proven experience in Supply Chain
- Professional level in English (speaking and writing)
- Arabic Speaking is a plus
- Multi Brands Management
- Strong Communication Skills is required
- Leadership skills
- Analytical Skills
- Advanced level in soft skills (MS Office) is required
What we can offer you
With us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts.
We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.
