Cluster Manager📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Apparel Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cluster Manager to oversee the operations and financial performance of a select group of retail stores for a specific brand within a designated region in Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role is responsible for driving sales growth, ensuring unparalleled customer service, effectively managing and developing store teams, and upholding stringent company standards. The Cluster Manager will leverage market analysis and financial oversight to optimize store performance, manage inventory, and execute strategic promotional and marketing campaigns in collaboration with the Area Sales Manager and brand teams to achieve overarching business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of a smaller group of retail stores within a designated area for a specific brand, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
- Conduct regular audits of store operations and facilities to ensure strict compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures, with a focus on productivity, efficiency, safety, and security.
- Direct the opening of new stores within the cluster by coordinating essential resources such as staff, merchandise, and logistics, and manage the closing of existing stores as required.
- Adhere to and rigorously enforce Company SOPs, policies, procedures, and loss prevention audit guidelines across all assigned stores, implementing corrective actions for any non-compliance.
- Oversee the implementation and consistent execution of Visual Merchandising guidelines across all stores within the cluster.
- Monitor and analyze sales performance by comparing actual sales against weekly targets, previous year's performance, and projections, taking decisive corrective actions in coordination with relevant departments.
- Set strategic sales targets for stores within the cluster to maximize profitability, considering market conditions and store-specific factors.
- Review and monitor stock level reports, collaborating with the brand team to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained.
- Monitor inventory movement and implement necessary actions to minimize shrinkage and optimize stock turnover.
- Ensure exceptional customer service standards are met and exceeded across all stores by actively coaching store teams and setting high service benchmarks.
- Maintain and enhance the overall standards of customer service within the cluster, regularly assessing and improving the customer experience.
- Address customer inquiries and concerns promptly and effectively, striving to surpass customer expectations.
- Recruit, train, and develop store staff on effective sales techniques, customer service best practices, teamwork, and brand-specific requirements.
- Evaluate the performance of store employees annually, fostering open communication through regular coaching and motivation.
- Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings to communicate goals, performance expectations, and provide constructive feedback.
- Monitor and manage staff scheduling and leave approvals for store managers, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient store operations.
- Utilize market insights to identify opportunities for growth and adapt store strategies accordingly within the cluster.
- Stay informed about market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities specific to the assigned brand and geographical area.
- Communicate key business drivers, merchandise issues, and other relevant information to the Area Sales Manager, Retail Operations Manager, and other key stakeholders.
- Prepare and present regular reports on store performance, detailing successes, challenges, and actionable recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in retail management.
- A proven track record of successfully overseeing multiple retail stores, with at least 2-3 years in a multi-store management role, such as a multi-unit store manager.
- Experience in the fashion or related retail industries is highly desirable.
Required Skills
- Operations Management
- Sales Growth
- Customer Service Excellence
- Team Management and Development
- Market Analysis
- Financial Oversight
- Inventory Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Loss Prevention
- Recruitment and Training
- Performance Evaluation
- Reporting and Communication
Work Environment
This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, overseeing a cluster of retail stores for Apparel Group.
Requirements
- Requires 5-10 Years experience
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