Assistant Manager

Azadea Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Assistant Manager responsible for customer service and supporting shop operations. The role involves greeting customers, managing inventories, addressing complaints, and preparing performance reports. Candidates with at least 2 years of management experience in retail and proficiency in MS Office will excel. This position offers opportunities for team training and development within a vibrant retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office is required.
• At least 2 years of retail or equivalent management experience is essential.
• Strong verbal or written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide advice to assist in purchase decisions.
• Assist in maintaining inventories and placing orders for stock management.
• Report operational issues and address customer complaints efficiently.
• Prepare reports on KPIs, sales trends, and team productivity.
• Assist in scheduling staff to align with operational needs.
• Supervise the shop's opening and closing processes.
• Communicate sales plans and monitor team performance.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Strong verbal communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Purpose

The Assistant Manager is responsible for serving customers on the shop floor and supporting the shop/department managers in ensuring efficient shop operations and maintaining high standards of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and offer expert advice to assist in their purchase decisions, ensuring alignment with quality and customer service standards.
• Assist the managers in maintaining inventories and placing product orders to ensure effective stock management and availability of products.
• Report operational issues promptly and address customer complaints, providing solutions or escalating as needed to ensure both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare detailed reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), sales trends, inventory status, and team productivity to keep managers informed and support effective decision‑making.
• Assist in scheduling staff to align efficiently with operational needs while optimizing costs for the shop/department.
• Assign routine and non‑routine tasks to sales associates, cashiers, and coordinators to optimize operational efficiency and ensure tasks are completed effectively.
• Supervise the shop's opening and closing processes to ensure compliance with established procedures for petty cash, reporting, and other requirements. Ensure accurate delivery to the accounting department in accordance with company policies and security standards as necessary.
• Communicate sales plans and targets to the shop/department team, monitor their performance continuously, and advise upper management on necessary corrective actions.
• Specific for KIKO: Coach the team on products, makeup application techniques, and selling techniques to deliver KIKO customer experience.
• Assist in training, motivating, and evaluating the team to ensure that the necessary skill base is met, and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• 2+ years' of retail or equivalent management experience.
• Strong verbal or written communication skills.

* AZADEA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, or any other classification.