Duties and Essential Job Functions

Management:

• Provides a focus and a sense of direction to the country employees and management
• Ensure enforcement and adaption of the corporate values and vision
• Establish and carry out the country goals, policies, and procedures
• Manage general activities related to providing the organizational services
• Consult with other executives, staff, and team members about general operations and administrative activities
• Direct and manage, the country financial and budgetary activities
• Analyze financial statements, reports, and other performance indicators and provide the necessary feedback and recommendations
• Identify areas of raising efficiency and effectiveness and to improve performance, policies, and programs
• Monitor control and approve capital and non-capital expenditures and audit effectiveness.
• Endeavor to develop and succeed in maintaining appropriate company image that strives towards excellence in satisfying customers
• Develop quantified M.B.O. plans for the direct subordinates and ensure that the process propagates through all levels
• To maintain viable and healthy relation with strategic accounts, business partners, official entities, financial institutions, and government bodies
• Perform other related duties as directed by the immediate superior

Technical:

• Maintain and develop relationships with key contacts and stakeholders in the retail industry across the region
• Provide operational guidance to accelerate the development of the company’s growth and expansion plans as per the budget
• Negotiate with vendors and service providers as required
• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products
• Direct administrative activities directly related to products or providing services
• Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers
• Support in personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation
• Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand in line with overall budget
• Support in developing and implementing product-marketing strategies
• Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing
• Maintain point of sale requirement (such as taking orders, warehousing, stock, etc.…)
• Take on the responsibility of directly liaising with malls, handling negotiations for prime locations, securing leases, and finalizing contract agreements.
• Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities
• Collaborate with local suppliers/vendors to acquire all necessary resources and services
• Network effectively with local clients and develop strong professional relationships

A. Education: College or University Graduate (preferable higher level of education MBA, etc....) in the fields of Business Administration, or related fields.

B. Professional Experience: From five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience gained through increasingly responsible management positions within similar positions in related fields within the luxury retail market particularly in watches, jewelry, and fashion.

A minimum of five (5) years recent experience as a retail operational executive within the luxury retail market particularly in watches, jewelry, and fashion

C. Competencies Required:

• Proficiency in MS Office packages such as Word and Excel, PowerPoint Presentation; e-mail and internet etiquette, Business valuation and acquisition; feasibility studies preparation; business plan presentations; basic accounting, data research and interpretation.
• Familiarity with risk assessment.
• Management skills related to strategic operational management.
• Knowledge of financial statements and reports
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting, budget formulation and control
• Familiarity with related government sectors’ regulations
• Leadership and personal effectiveness
• Capable negotiator and persuader with the ability for critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Physically and mentally fit for the job

E. Languages:

Proficient in English language (read, write, speak)

Proficient in Arabic language (read, write, speak)