Department Supervisor

Primark; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international clothing retailer is seeking a Department Supervisor in the United Arab Emirates. You will manage store operations, lead a team of Retail Assistants, and ensure exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate and coach their team, and excellent problem-solving abilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to influence and engage the team while keeping the customer focus.
• Drive performance through awareness and talent development.
• Build strong relationships for employee culture and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the management team for daily store operations.
• Manage a section of the store, including stock and sales.
• Organize and motivate the team for optimal customer experience.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

About Primark

Primark, an international clothing retailer founded in Ireland in 1969, employs over 80,000 colleagues across 17 countries. Focused on offering maximum joy at minimum cost, Primark aims to reach 530 stores by 2026 while staying true to its core values: Caring, Dynamic and Together.

What's a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you're making, the experiences you're having and the people you're with. You're our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

We make looking good and feeling good cost less — less money and less impact on the planet. It's about giving customers, in store and online, maximum fun, buzz, and surprise. With minimum fuss and without breaking the bank. That means products that deliver maximum fashion, design and quality, whilst maintaining the utmost care for our people, partners, and planet.

Our strong values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

Indeed, we know that we learn more, laugh more, and achieve more as a team.

We are Primark. Maximum joy, at minimum cost.

Department Supervisor

What you'll do At Primark we do retail our way—so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role.

• Collaborate with the rest of the management team to support the daily running of the store.
• Responsible for an allocated section or department of your store — including commercial planning, stock management, planograms, creating visual impact and of course sales.
• Oversee till areas or fitting rooms when required.
• Organize your team of Retail Assistants, setting tasks daily.
• Motivate and coach your team to provide an exceptional store environment and customer experience while optimizing sales.
• Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.

What you'll bring

Inspiring the team to deliver an amazing customer journey requires a bold team player to take the reins. Here's what we need from you:

• Leadership experience and coaching skills — ability to influence your team to communicate, engage and challenge whilst keeping the customer at the forefront of your actions.
• Driver of performance through commercial awareness and talent development.
• Focus on building strong relationships to enhance employee culture and well-being.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to problem-solve.

Excited? Good. Because it's energizing to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves — and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to make an impact as a Department Supervisor and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark.

THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW.