Store Manager

Apparel Group; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 5,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group is seeking an experienced Store Manager in Bahrain to drive sales, uphold retail standards, and lead a high-performing team across stores in Seef District. You will implement SOPs, optimize staff performance, and ensure exceptional customer service while maximizing profitability.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and strong collaboration with senior management to achieve company targets and maintain brand standards across locations.

Responsibilities

• - Achieve sales and profitability targets across store operations
• - Manage SOPs across stores to drive business and customer satisfaction
• - Recruit, train, and develop store staff while ensuring effective decision making
• - Lead visual merchandising execution and stock management in all stores
• - Conduct regular regional meetings and provide feedback to area and store managers

Skills

Retail leadership

Store operations

Team management

Customer service

Merchandising

Job description

- The position is responsible for increasing business revenues

- The position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures required as per Retail standards across stores to drive the business and gain customer satisfaction
- Oversee the recruiting, hiring and training needs of the store, and efficient decision making to enhance the overall performance of the store - Represent the brand by maximizing and contributing to the sales within the store through exceptional customer service and retail experience

- Provide leadership and support to all the employee

Key Responsibilities
Sales and profitability:
- Achieve quantitative measures of performance in the following areas:Units per transaction, Average transaction value, sales per month, sales per square feet, sales turnover, shrinkage control, increase in conversion percentage
- Set store sales target to maximize the sales and profitability
- Guide Area Managers and Stores Managers to maximize productivity in stores through effective utilization of the available resources
- Effective management of the operational costs, reduction in operational costs by automation
- Adhere and enforce Company SOP, Policies and procedures; loss prevention audit guidelines in all the stores. Also monitor the measures to ensure compliance by all the employees
- Oversea the implementation and execution of the Visual Merchandising guidelines are followed at all the stores at all times
- Recruit and train the staff on sales techniques, customer service, teamwork, and other etiquettes as per the company and brand requirements
- Evaluate the performance of the employees annually and promote open lines of communication through coaching and motivation
- Interpret and make decision on operations and visual standards based on store and client’s needs Employee development
- Identify store training and development needs in conjunction with the Brand General Manager and training department
- Formulate a succession plan, in conjunction with the Brand General Manager
- Set KPI’s and KRA’s for direct subordinates and conduct performance appraisal and feedback
- Involve in the selection and recruitment of the operational staff, when required
- Ensure technical and behavioral proficiency of staff through appropriate Learning and Development initiatives Communication
- Conduct regional sales and operations meetings on regular basis
- Provide frequent feedback to the Area Managers and Store Managers on their performances, in relation to company's performance
- Ensure brand participation in loyalty program ‘Club Apparel’
- Weekly meeting with GM and Sr. Management to discuss business plan V/s Achievements and improvement areas Stock Management
- Monitor store inventory in consultation with Brand General Manager and Brand Managers
- Promote a proactive relationship between GM, Area Manager, Brand Manager, Store Manager and the Buyers/Planners thereby maximizing sales
- Monitor slow-moving and out-dated stock, in consultation with Brand Managers
- Ensure stock security measures are effectively managed by Store Managers Store design and projects Management
- Involve in the design and layout process of the new store projects
- Design a "New Store Schedule' prior to commencement of design process
- Provide guidance to concept Architect during the design and implementation process
- Conduct regular Project update meetings with the Projects team

- Provide guidance and support to territory during set-up and merchandising phase Miscellaneous

- Ensure enhanced brand visibility and provide inputs for marketing and brand awareness
- Handling legal responsibilities related to store management/store opening/planning

Job Info

• Job Identification 6478
• Job Category Retail - Sales and Operations
• Posting Date 07/28/2026, 07:05 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Bldg No- 2758, Seef District, BH