Area Manager

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking an Area Manager to enhance store performance across multiple locations in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business and at least 5 years of retail experience, including prior managerial experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing operational excellence, driving sales growth, and ensuring compliance with company standards in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with a talented team in a friendly and dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Retail Business.
• 1-4 years of experience as an Area Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead store renovations, openings, and closures.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, pricing, and availability.
• Conduct commercial reviews with Store Managers.
• Ensure implementation of MAF Discount Retail plans.
• Oversee cash-related activities.
• Ensure stores meet or exceed sales targets.
• Resolve customer complaints promptly.
• Enforce adherence to standard layout norms and displays.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong people skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

JOB TITLE

Area Manager | MAF Retail | Head Office UAE

ROLE SUMMARY

The Area Manager is responsible for the overall performance of certain number of stores within their assigned region. The role focuses on operational excellence, sales growth, cost control, team development, and consistent execution of company standards. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the hard discount model through rigorous discipline, simplicity in execution, and a relentless focus on efficiency.

ROLE PROFILE

• Lead store renovations, openings, and closures in coordination with the Business Development team
• Monitor product quality, freshness, pricing, and availability, and conduct regular spot checks to ensure compliance
• Conduct commercial reviews with Store Managers or Store-In-Charge and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Ensure the implementation of MAF Discount Retail plans and SOPs in alignment with company strategies and procedures
• Oversee all cash-related activities to ensure integrity and accuracy
• Ensure all stores in the region meet or exceed their sales targets
• Ensure timely resolution of customer complaints in collaboration with Customer Care and other relevant departments
• Enforce adherence to standard layout norms, planograms and proper product displays

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree is Business or related field
• 5+ years in a Retail Business and 1-4 years of experience as a Area Manager is a must
• Fluency in English is a must
• Strong people skills and leadership skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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.