Retail Manager

MCG Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail management company in Dubai is seeking a Pop-Up Retail Operations Manager to oversee anime-themed pop-up stores. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, motivating sales teams, and coordinating with vendors for successful events. Ideal candidates will have experience in retail operations, vendor management, and logistics coordination. The position offers competitive compensation and a creative work environment within a new retail concept in the UAE.

Benefits

Opportunity to be part of an exciting new retail concept

Collaborative working environment

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail operations or sales management, preferably in mall or pop-up settings.
• Strong background in managing vendors, merchandising, and retail logistics.
• Experience handling imported merchandise and coordinating with shipping/customs is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to motivate sales teams.
• Highly organized with a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day retail sales operations of anime merchandise pop-up stores.
• Work closely with the agency/vendor managing booth design and frontline sales staffing.
• Motivate and drive frontline sales teams to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely planning, setup, and dismantling of pop-up booths.
• Manage merchandise inventory, including import processes and logistics.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate restocking to avoid shortages during operations.
• Track and report on sales performance, providing actionable insights.
• Maintain brand standards and ensure a positive customer shopping experience.

Skills

Retail operations management

Sales management

Vendor management

Logistics coordination

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Pop-Up Retail Operations Manager to oversee our upcoming anime-themed retail pop-ups across malls in Dubai. The role will focus on maximizing sales performance, managing vendor partnerships, and ensuring smooth operational execution from planning to post-event wrap-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day retail sales operations of anime merchandise pop-up stores (blind boxes, keychains, figures, etc.).
• Work closely with the agency/vendor managing booth design, setup, and frontline sales staffing.
• Motivate and drive frontline sales teams to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely planning, setup, and dismantling of pop-up booths.
• Manage merchandise inventory, including import processes, customs clearance, and logistics.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate restocking to avoid shortages during operations.
• Track and report on sales performance, providing actionable insights to improve results.
• Maintain brand standards and ensure a positive customer shopping experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in retail operations or sales management, preferably in mall or pop-up settings.
• Strong background in managing vendors, merchandising, and retail logistics.
• Experience handling imported merchandise and coordinating with shipping/customs is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to motivate sales teams.
• Highly organized with a results-driven mindset.
• Interest in anime culture is a bonus but not required.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of an exciting new retail concept in the UAE.
• Collaborative working environment with creative freedom.
• Competitive compensation package.