Retail Operations

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI); Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Retail Operations Executive to manage compliance and administrative activities for all stores. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of retail operations experience, fluency in English and Arabic, and strong coordination skills. This role includes ensuring timely renewal of legal documents and executing licensing processes.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in retail operations, compliance, or related administrative roles.
• Strong documentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor all store legal documents and expiry dates.
• Coordinate with authorities for timely submission and renewal of licenses.
• Prepare and submit required documents and arrange payments.
• Draft official letters and applications for regulatory requirements.
• Support licensing and inspection processes.
• Create purchase orders and process payments.
• Assist in preparing reports for the Retail Operations Manager.
• Supervise direct reports to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Strong coordination skills

Excellent time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented Retail Operations Executive to manage licensing, compliance, and administrative activities for all BinSina Pharmacy stores. The role ensures timely renewal of all legal documents, smooth coordination with local authorities, and support for store openings, closures, and pharmacist license management.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor all store legal documents and expiry dates (Trade License, Health License, etc.) across all Emirates.
• Coordinate with internal teams and authorities to ensure timely submission and renewal of licenses and permits.
• Prepare and submit required documents, arrange payments, and follow up with Civil Defense, DED, and Health Authorities.
• Draft official letters and applications to expedite approvals, amendments, cancellations, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support licensing and inspection processes for store openings and closures.
• Manage pharmacist license registration, transfers, and cancellations.
• Create purchase orders and process payments for all authority-related fees.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly reports for the Retail Operations Manager.
• Supervise direct reports to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timely completion of tasks.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in retail operations, compliance, or related administrative roles.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• Strong coordination, documentation, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.