Job Description

Key Responsibility:

• Negotiate annual contracts and business terms with suppliers for the assigned merchandise category.
• To communicate with suppliers on a regular basis to update price lists, claim price compensations.
• To control the reordering process with various suppliers.
• To maintain records of purchase details and pricing variations.
• to lead the coordination with all stores, suppliers, & the warehouse for consolidation of POs/stock transfers and ensure timely availability of products as per store needs.
• To be in coordination with logistical team and maintain stocks necessary for sales and to control the reorder process.
• Reviewing contracts
• To achieve the sales / gross profit / Inventory objectives for the assigned category.
• To have communication with sales & merchandising team and ensure smooth product sales through all possible sales channels.
• To coordinate with sales teams & marketing teams in order to provide optimum visibility spacing the products.
• To maintain high products availability and quality.
• To evaluate merchandise assortment and plan introduction of new lines/phasing out of discontinued lines on a regular basis.
• Analysis & implementation of cost management for each store through careful & appropriate allocation of product mix, merchandise & promoters/merchandisers via successful negotiation with store managers.
• Support pre- & post sales services by coordinating with suppliers with the goal of achieving the targeted CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) levels.
• Conduct periodic tours in the stores to get firsthand information about customer requirements in terms of products/trends.
• Leading, training & monitoring the performance of the store staff to ensure efficiency in operations.
• Work according to the set business operating procedures as well as suggest improvements for the assigned division.
• Adherence to company policies, code of conduct, disciplinary procedures.
• Be the ambassador for best business practices, ethics and code of conduct and ensure that business is conducted with uncompromising honesty and integrity while dealing with internal and external customers
• Site visits to ensure smooth operations

Required experience, skills & qualifications:

• MBA in business management with specialization in marketing/retail management/F&B management.
• Minimum of 4 years as a Business/Brand/Project Manager in a large retail organization/International Coffee Shops/ Cafes/Francises with adequate exposure to retail operations
• Excellent speaking and written communication skills.
• A proven track record in relationship building and networking skills with the ability to interact effectively and professional, diplomatic and in a mature manner internally and externally.
• Planning and organizing abilities.
• An aggressive solicitor of business with drive and initiative to succeed
• Polished presentation skills, with an ability to think and react to situations confidently
• Assertive, persistent, results-oriented
• Understands the importance of working alone and as a team
• Motivated, Dynamic, hardworking and confident
• Willing to accept long and unpredictable hours
• Valid UAE Driving License plus own car

Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s):

• What is your monthly salary expectation in AED?
• Are you available to join immediately?
• Do you have a valid UAE driving license plus car?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• F&B: 5 years (Preferred)
• Coffee Shop: 3 years (Preferred)
• Franchise: 3 years (Preferred)
• Team Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• F&B Operations: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)