Divisional Manager, Consumables ($50-75M)

Navy Lodge; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Exchange in Bahrain is seeking a Divisional Manager for Consumables responsible for developing and executing business strategies to maximize sales within the store.

The role requires advanced knowledge of merchandising, inventory planning, promotions, and staff leadership, plus the ability to coordinate with buyers and regional teams to maintain stock levels and meet performance targets.

This position is for a US citizen and requires unaccompanied status.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in operational, administrative, merchandising, or retail sales.
• One year of academic study above high school may substitute for 9 months of experience, up to a 4 year bachelor's degree for 3 years of general experience.
• Two years of progressive experience in retail merchandising including coordination of promotions, display of merchandise, inventory control, and supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maximizes operational performance and develops sales and inventory projections.
• Develops merchandising strategies and promotional programs with buyers; reviews advertising submissions and schedules.
• Reviews stock structure and develops model stock plans, seasonal buying plans, and new item introductions with buyers.
• Ensures merchandise in-stock conditions and inventory levels meet standards; provides feedback to buyers on product saleability and demand.
• Supervises staff, supervises vacancies, and provides oversight to store operations; liaises with regional merchandising and operating staffs.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and benchmarks practices against competitors.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Sales forecasting

Inventory management

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Divisional Manager, Consumables ($50-75M) (260003W4)

Job Description

Divisional Manager, Consumables ($50-75M)

Job Number:

260003W4

Organization

: Bahrain Pay Range : $63,559 - $82,049 based on exp

This TA is unaccompanied and must be a US citizen.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the development and effective execution of business strategies and programs for assigned retail divisions to maximize sales opportunities within the individual store.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Monitors and maximizes operational performance. Develops financial (sales, inventory, etc.) projections for assigned departments, analyzes operational reports to ensure goals are met. Initiates corrective action as necessary.

- Develops, implements and maximizes divisional store merchandising strategies and promotional programs. Reviews submissions from buyers and recommends/establishes advertising requirements for store and regional sales events. Assists in developing advertising schedules.

- Keeps abreast of current industry/market trends for assigned departments, through industry publications and personal contacts. Coordinates and conducts comparisons with other retailers to benchmark business practices.

- Reviews merchandise stock structure for all NEX locations. Coordinates the development and implementation of model stock plans, seasonal buying plans and the introduction of new items/lines with buyers. Identifies and recommends merchandise classifications appropriate for the store/region. Ensures merchandise in-stock conditions and inventory levels are consistent with NEXCOM merchandise standards and store operating objectives. Provides feedback to merchandise buyers regarding product saleability, local demand, slow/fast moving items, etc.

- Ensures maximum utilization of vendor assets to achieve store requirements and objectives.

- Monitors and ensures effective replenishment method for assigned departments.

- Coordinates product knowledge and job skills training for department managers and sales associates.

- Supervises assigned personnel. Staffs key vacancies, evaluates performance, takes corrective action, etc. Operates as an integral part of the Navy Exchange complex management staff, including providing supervisory oversight to store operations as assigned.

- Exercises a high degree of initiative and business judgement in achieving objectives. Maintains liaison with NEXCOM and regional merchandising and operating staffs regarding business strategies and programs.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

A total of 5 years consisting of the following:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Three years experience gained in operational, administrative, merchandising, retail sales or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain a general knowledge of merchandising, sales or inventory practices and procedures; skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships and the ability to exercise mature judgment.

OR

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: One year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor's degree for 3 years of general experience.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Two years of progressive experience which provided a background in retail merchandising, such as: coordination of sales promotions, display of merchandise, control of inventory stock and records; customer relations; exempt or non-exempt supervisory experience; and insuring effective security, safety and fire regulations; or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and ability within the retail management area for which responsible.