Premium Fitness Retail Manager - Merchandising & Growth Leader

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI); Dubai; Presencial; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Befit seeks an experienced Retail Manager to lead store operations, buying strategy, and merchandising across our premium fitness equipment portfolio in the UAE. You will drive sales growth, hit revenue targets, identify untapped markets, and manage a high-performing team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will oversee budgets, partner with marketing for campaigns, and ensure flawless day-to-day store operations, with a strong focus on visual merchandising and stock management.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years in retail management with exposure to premium/luxury retail, luxury furniture, high-end lifestyle, or fitness products.
• At least 1 year in a managerial role leading teams.
• Strong background in retail store operations, business development, and commercial project management.
• Proven expertise in merchandising, OTB planning, and buying.
• GCC experience and bilingual fluency in Arabic and English are strong advantages.
• Key attributes: leadership, strategic planning, commercial acumen, supplier negotiation, and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Sales & Business Development: Develop and execute growth strategies, monitor KPIs, explore new market opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and introduce innovative fitness solutions aligned with market trends.
• Buying, Merchandising & OTB Planning: Manage product strategy, Open-To-Buy (OTB) planning, pricing strategies (markup/markdown), supplier negotiations, and timely stock replenishment with supply chain teams.
• Store Operations & Merchandising: Ensure flawless day-to-day operations across outlets, conduct compliance audits, optimize visual merchandising, and elevate store layout standards.
• Customer Experience: Drive a customer-centric retail environment that elevates the consumer journey and builds long-term brand loyalty.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and manage a multi-disciplinary team to achieve performance goals and business targets.
• Marketing & Promotions: Partner with marketing teams to execute campaigns, drive footfall, run in-store events, and align operations with the marketing calendar.
• Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare budgets, manage operational costs, present business plans to senior management/executives, and maintain financial performance reporting as per DOA guidelines.

Conhecimentos

Retail management

Premium/luxury retail experience

Team leadership

Merchandising & OTB planning

Supplier negotiations

Arabic-English bilingual

GCC experience

Budgeting & financial reporting

Store operations

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Retail Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Befit seeks an experienced Retail Manager to lead store operations, buying strategy, and merchandising across our premium fitness equipment portfolio in the UAE. You will drive sales growth, hit revenue targets, identify untapped markets, and manage a high-performing team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will oversee budgets, partner with marketing for campaigns, and ensure flawless day-to-day store operations, with a strong focus on visual merchandising and stock management.