Assistant Store Manager - ZIMMERMANN Bahrain

Chalhoub Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmermann seeks an Assistant Store Manager to lead the first new flagship store in Dubai. You will drive sales, coach a high-performing team, and ensure an elevated brand experience through exceptional client service and operations.

The role requires inspiring leadership and a strong focus on KPIs and customer engagement. Successful candidates will have fashion retail management experience, outstanding communication, and the ability to develop team members while maintaining brand standards

Qualifications

• Experience leading fashion retail teams
• Strong client service and communication skills
• Ability to drive KPIs and sales

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team to achieve sales targets
• Inspire and motivate staff, role model best practices
• Execute training programmes and ensure excellent shopping experience
• Maintain stock, operations, CRM, and visual presentation
• Analyse store performance and maximize sales opportunities
• Build solid client relations and grow the client database
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and local regulations

Skills

Management experience

Client service

Team development

Job description

On behalf of Zimmermann, we are hiring for an Assistant Store Manager to lead the first new flagship store in Dubai!

Zimmermann is one of Australia's leading and most respected fashion designer brands. Zimmermann's ready-to-wear and swim and resort collections are sold through Zimmermann boutiques and high-end retailers both in Australia and internationally. We maintain stand‑alone retail stores throughout Australia, Europe, UK, USA and China and a successful online business.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include driving and maximising sales and striving to provide excellence in client service, inspiring and motivating the team, day-to-day stock management and operations, CRM, visual presentation and creating an elevated and memorable brand experience.

Broad Areas Of Responsibilities Will Include

• To successfully lead and develop a high performing team that achieves individual and team sales results, builds strong team morale and a positive workplace attitude.
• To consistently lead by example and role model for all team members.
• To execute Zimmermann "Shopping Experience" training program
• To ensure client satisfaction is achieved by all team members.
• To consistently achieve sales and other brand required KPIs.
• To analyse the store sales and take necessary action to maximise sales opportunities.
• To build solid client relations and generate a returning Client base.
• To ensure that all team members are acquiring and growing the Zimmermann client database through engaging and maintaining professional client relationships ensuring full compliance with local legislation.
• To prepare, manage and execute the Visual Merchandising launches alongside the Assistant Manager
• To ensure that a consistent high standard of Visual Presentation is achieved and reflective of the brand directive.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• The applicant must have previous management experience in fashion (essential), amazing client service skills, a proven ability to inspire, engage and develop team members to exceed KPI results, impeccable attention to detail and exceptional communication skills.

We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.