Retail Development Manager

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics; Dubai; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty industry is seeking a Retail Development Manager for UAE and Oman to drive sales performance and lead a retail team. This role demands a blend of leadership, strategic planning, and market analysis to optimize retail operations and enhance brand presence in the region.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in retail management with a proven track record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Drive retail sales and market share growth to achieve monthly set targets.
• Recruit, mentor and lead a team of retail supervisors and managers.
• Ensure consistent execution of visual merchandising standards across retail locations.

Skills

Team Management

Sales and Retail Operations Management

Communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefit Cosmetics is the San Francisco-based makeup brand that believes laughter is the best cosmetic. Benefit is the No. 1 Brow Brand Worldwide and is synonymous with fun, instant beauty solutions. Founded in 1976, the beauty brand has swept the world with a one-of-a-kind cult favorite product. Benefit is one of the fastest growing prestige beauty brands in the business with locations in 59 countries across 5 continents. With more than 3,000 Brow Bars worldwide, Benefit has become the brow destination for both product and service! Benefit is part of the world’s leading luxury products group, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, LVMH.

Benefit Middle East houses 10 local market countries and a travel retail business which spans across Middle East, Africa and India. Located at the heart of Dubai Design District, the Benefit team works hard to put a smile on people’s faces. We do this by breaking rules with wit and wisdom, solving problems with courage and creativity and by always trying to make real connections with the people we work with and the customers we touch every day. If you work hard, play hard and love to laugh out loud, you are just what we are looking for to join the Benebabes.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Commercial Director and based in Dubai, the Retail Development Manager for UAE and Oman will be responsible for:

• Driving and delivering sales performance, market share and ranking across all retail stores
• Building a strong commercial relationship with key retail partner(s)
• Leading on all retail performance and team operations topics

Duties include

• Sales and Retail Development:
• Drive retail sales and market share growth to achieve monthly set targets.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, education, visual merchandising) to execute brand initiatives and promotions.
• Monitor competitor activity and provide insights to support business strategies.
• Build and maintain an excellent relationship with key stakeholders at retail

• Team Leadership and Development:
• Recruit, mentor and lead a team of retail experience supervisors, boutique managers, and beauty & brow experts.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and performance reviews.
• Develop individual development plans for team members in collaboration with HR and Education team to foster career growth and skill enhancement.

• Retail Operations and Standards:
• Ensure consistent execution of Benefit Cosmetics’ visual merchandising standards across all retail locations.
• Oversee inventory management and ensure optimal stock levels in store to meet customer demand.
• Address and resolve any operational issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Communication and Reporting:
• Maintain monthly communication with the team on store targets and follow up on performance versus target on a weekly basis
• Update regular reports on team sales performance, brand vs market trend, and team activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.

Qualifications:

• 5 to 10 years of experience in retail management, with a proven track record of success
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a large retail team
• Strong understanding of sales principles and retail operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze sales data and identify trends
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Passion for the beauty industry and knowledge of cosmetic products and trends
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory

Skills:

• Team Management
• Sales and Retail Operations Management
• Communication and Analytical skills