Associate Manager - Commercial

JOB TITLE

Associate Manager – Commercial| MAF Retail | Head Office UAE

Role Summary

The Associate Manager – Commercial is responsible for supporting local stores with sourcing and merchandising activities, as well as sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale while setting forward estimates for the different buying groups, considering a number of variables, such as selling space, trends, feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the stores while managing all suppliers.

ROLE PROFILE

• Collaborate closely with store’s team to ensure optimal execution of Planograms and ensure all stocks is merchandised and displayed according to the standards.
• Maintaining the contacts with the vendors in order to ensure timely delivery of goods and ensure inventory plans are executed to meet the required.
• Partner with merchants to forecast the future trends and predict exact demand while ensuring that products are delivered on time
• Responsible in leading and oversees the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensures proper monitoring of orders.
• Coordinates regular meetings with Operation Managers/Store Managers to share insights arising from market dynamics and brand/category performance.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the products in store and participate in the trainings workshops to demonstrate best practice when displaying new items
  
  

• Possess bachelor’s degree in marketing or business administration
• Have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Communicate fluently in English (speaking, reading, and writing); Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Show strong decision-making skills and numerical aptitude, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related tools.
  
  

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.