Retail Manager (Store Based) - SKIMS - Kuwait

Al Tayer Group Career site; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tayer Group Career site is seeking a Retail Manager (store based) to lead store operations and drive exceptional customer experience across the GCC region. The role demands strong leadership to deliver targets, develop a high-performing team, and ensure brand standards in a luxury retail environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience managing large-format or multiple profitable stores, with expertise in retail operations, sales, inventory, VM, and financial management.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• 5-7 years' experience managing a fast-paced, large-format or multiple profitable retail stores.
• Strong knowledge of retail operations, sales, inventory, VM and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales to achieve and exceed store targets through effective leadership and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze store performance metrics, implementing strategies and action plans to develop the business.
• Ensure the store delivers an industry leading service culture at all times.
• Stay informed on market trends related to the industry, product categories, customer preferences, and competitor activity.
• Prepare sales analyses and reports on operational performance, market trends, competitor activities, and customer behaviour to support informed decision-making and brand strategy development.
• Track sales performance against forecasts, analyze trends and leverage insights to drive sales growth and maximize profitability.
• 360 P&L awareness and implement strategies to protect profit and manage cost lines.
• Recruit, train and retain a high-performing team.
• Oversee all aspects of stock management across the brand, ensuring compliance with procedures while guiding the team to achieve optimal stock levels and minimize loss.
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to ensure consistent implementation and maintenance of brand VM standards across all stores.
• Plan and execute sales promotions and marketing initiatives in alignment with operational guidelines, ensuring effective execution and maximum impact.
• Enforce and monitor compliance with store operations policies and procedures to maintain consistent and efficient operations
• Provide guidance and motivation to team members to drive high performance and quality output, while actively supporting their continuous development.

Skills

Retail Operations Management

Sales and Marketing

Coaching and mentoring

Inventory Management

Visual Merchandising

Financial Management

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Job description

About Us

At Al Tayer Insignia, your career is more than a job - it's a journey into the heart of luxury retail. For over 40 years, we've partnered with the world's most iconic brands, creating award-winning retail experiences across our boutiques, department stores, and leading online platforms. With stores and outlets across the GCC and a truly seamless omnichannel presence, we bring style, innovation, and heritage together. Here, you'll join a diverse, customer obsessed, passionate team that celebrates creativity, values individuality, and empowers you to grow. Join us on our journey, reimagining fashion and redefining the meaning of luxury in the region.

Job Description

As a Retail Manager (store based) for SKIMS.Youwill be responsible to lead and oversee the operations, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional customer experience, over achievement of all store related targets and strong team performance across the store. Responsible for driving a high-performance culture, maintaining operational excellence, and ensuring alignment with brand standards.

Responsibilities

Functional Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive sales to achieve and exceed store targets through effective leadership and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze store performance metrics, implementing strategies and action plans to develop the business.
• Ensure the store delivers an industry leading service culture at all times.
• Stay informed on market trends related to the industry, product categories, customer preferences, and competitor activity
• Prepare sales analyses and reports on operational performance, market trends, competitor activities, and customer behaviour to support informed decision-making and brand strategy development.
• Track sales performance against forecasts, analyze trends and leverage insights to drive sales growth and maximize profitability.
• 360 P&L awareness and implement strategies to protect profit and manage cost lines.
• Recruit, train and retain a high-performing team.
• Oversee all aspects of stock management across the brand, ensuring compliance with procedures while guiding the team to achieve optimal stock levels and minimize loss.
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to ensure consistent implementation and maintenance of brand VM standards across all stores.
• Plan and execute sales promotions and marketing initiatives in alignment with operational guidelines, ensuring effective execution and maximum impact.
• Enforce and monitor compliance with store operations policies and procedures to maintain consistent and efficient operations

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and motivation to team members to drive high performance and quality output, while actively supporting their continuous development.
  

Qualifications

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• Graduate in any discipline

Years of Experience

• 5-7 years' experience successfully managing a fast-paced, large-format or multiple profitable retail stores

Knowledge and Skills

• Retail Operations Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Coaching and mentoring
• Inventory Management
• Visual Merchandising
• Financial Management