Area Retail Manager

OverviewMy client is a market leading convenience retailer with locations in nearly every country in the word.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Head of Retail you will be responsible for covering the retail portfolio across many different formats. The Area Retail Manager will be responsible for managing and coaching their direct reports and front line sales consultants to achieve revenue and profitability targets. The role will drive sales, customer service and manage a stand-alone P+L, including all revenues from retail stores, partner & white label stores, all direct retail costs, direct support costs, and allocated shared costs.QualificationsA minimum of 10 years retail operations experienceTrack record in managing a team and multi-site (at least 10 stores)UAE work experience a mustThe ability to build and manage relationships, developing trust and credibility with customers, partners, peers, teams, internal and external stakeholdersProactive sharing of best practice to peers and teams for continuous improvement of performance in their area of expertiseA strong record of performance delivery in their area of expertise, through increased sales, cost management , performance against KPIs and good P&L managementThe ability to analyse issues, develop solutions and influence key decisions, balancing risk with resultsDrive customer focus in everything we do to gain and retain high quality customers for the long term successAbout The CompanyMackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It's all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.We're growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.