Department Head - Fresh Food

Majid Al Futtaim; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

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Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Department Head - Fresh Food in Kuwait to ensure quality, range and freshness of offered goods while coordinating between Merchandisers and Sales Teams. The role drives competitive assortments and stock control across the department.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with several years in retail and supervisory experience, plus strong communication, customer service orientation and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in Retail Business.
• 2+ years in an operations supervisory role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Customer service orientation and time management.
• General product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop strategy to ensure competitive advantage.
• Oversee negotiations with suppliers for internal promotions to enforce the store's discount image.
• Oversee the establishment of a competitive assortment offer.
• Stay informed about competition activities in the catchment area and take necessary measures.
• Oversee commercial policy agreed for the store pricing.
• Ensure the proper conservation, utilization and profitability of the department’s assets.
• Review comparative studies for the sections that can contribute to the efficiency of the commercial concepts.
• Ensure proper stock management (stock value, control out of stock, orders and merchandise deliveries).

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Customer service

Time management

Product knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

JOB TITLE

Department Head - Fresh Food | MAF Retail | Hypermarket Kuwait

ROLE SUMMARY

The Department Head - Fresh Food is responsible to ensure the quality, range and freshness of offered goods to attract and satisfy the customers. The role holder is also responsible for the coordination and communication between Merchandisers and Sales Teams and other relevant service providers within the assigned area.

ROLE PROFILE

• Monitor and develop strategy to ensure competitive advantage.
• Oversee negotiations with suppliers for internal promotions to enforce the image of discount of the store.
• Oversee the establishment of a competitive assortment offer.
• Stay informed about competition activities in the store's catchment area and take necessary measures.
• Oversee commercial policy agreed for the store pricing.
• Ensure the proper conservation, utilization and profitability of the department’s assets.
• Review comparative studies for the sections that can contribute to the efficiency of the commercial concepts.
• Ensure proper stock management (stock value, control out of stock, orders and merchandise deliveries).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree .
• 3+ years in Retail Business, 2+ years in an operations supervisory role.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Time management.
• General product knowledge.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.