JOB TITLE
Associate Manager - Commercial | MAF Retail | Head Office Oman

ROLE SUMMARY
The Associate Manager – Commercial is responsible for supporting local stores with sourcing and merchandising activities, as well as sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale while setting forward estimates for the different buying groups, considering a number of variables, such as selling space, trends, feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the stores while managing all suppliers.

ROLE PROFILE

Collaborate closely with store’s team to ensure optimal execution of Planograms.Maintain contacts with the vendors in order to ensure timely delivery of goods and ensure inventory plans are executed to meet the required standards.Partner with merchants to forecast the future trends and predict exact demand while ensuring that products are delivered on time.Lead and oversee the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensure proper monitoring of orders.Collaborate closely with the Replenishment Team to ensure that layouts reflect inventory levels.Manage the implementation of the merchandising design criteria.Maintain an updated list of all branding elements, with exact dimensions for each product.Proactively identify and seek professional development opportunities to improve leadership and technical skills pertaining to the direct line of work.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Business Adminstration or Marketing.5+ years of experience in related field.Excellent communication and presentations skills.Product/category/brand knowledge.Strong planning and organization skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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 43,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.