Department Manager

Ulta; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Department Manager to lead and develop a team. You will train Sales Associates to maximize sales and ensure customer satisfaction. With at least 3 years of retail experience and strong communication skills, you will also delegate tasks and support the management team as needed. Familiarity with MS Office and a commercial mindset are key for success in this role. Join us to foster a motivated and knowledgeable team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of retail experience.
• Ability to efficiently delegate tasks and interview new hires.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop, and lead a department team to maximise sales.
• Ensure high motivation and knowledge among Sales Associates.
• Deputize for Store and Assistant Store Manager during absences.

Skills

Retail experience

Delegation skills

Negotiation

Communication skills (English)

Knowledge of MS Office

Commercial awareness

Job description

The Role:

As the Department Manager you will train, develop, and lead a department team to maximise sales and reduce stock loss, working alongside them on the shop floor in order to demonstrate and drive an excellent standard of customer service.

You will ensure that all Sales Associates are highly motivated and knowledgeable about the brand, and you will also deputize for the Store and Assistant Store Manager during periods of absence.

Qualifications & Requirements:

You will have/be:

• At least 3 years retail experience.
• The ability to efficiently delegate tasks amongst a team, negotiate with customers and colleagues, and interview new hires, as needed.
• Excellent English communication skills (Arabic is an advantage).
• Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word, etc.
• Commercially aware and business orientated.