The foundation of Al-Futtaim’s retail network was established in the early 1990s with the launch of the internationally renowned and popular IKEA, Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us and ACE franchises in the UAE.
Representing some of the world’s most popular international brands, Al-Futtaim’s retail network extends throughout the UAE, GCC and North Africa and has a significant presence in Singapore and Malaysia following the acquisition of The Robinson Group in 2008.
In 2012, Al-Futtaim acquired a shareholding in Royal Sporting House, which is active in distribution, direct retail stores and shop-in-shops. The Singapore-based fashion, sports and lifestyle retail giant has 600 stores and many additional points of sale are spread around the world with over 399 in South East Asia, over 74 in the Middle East and over 126 in the South Pacific region.
837 stores in 18 countries
Occupies 5.6 million sq. ft. of retail space
13,000 employees
Serves 30 million customers each year
Marks and Spencer
About Marks &Spencer; Al-Futtaim
A meMDer of the Al-Futtaim Group of companies since 1998, the Marks &Spencer; Al-Futtaim franchise partnership boasts 27 stores located in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Qatar.
The stores offer an extensive range of stylish, high quality clothing products for the whole family, across each category – womenswear, lingerie, menswear and kidswear. M&S also offers beauty and home products, as well as outstanding quality food.
M&S stores are present in:
UAE: Dubai Festival City, Mall of the Emirates Dubai, Deira City Centre, Mirdif City Centre Dubai, The Dubai Mall, Wafi City Mall Dubai, Al Ghurair Mall; Abu Dhabi- Marina Mall, Fetouh Al Khair Mall, Dalma Mall; Al Ain- Bawadi Mall; RAK-Al Manar Mall.
Qatar: Landmark Mall, Villaggio Mall;
Kuwait: The View, The Avenues, 360 Mall;
Bahrain- Bahrain City Centre; Seef Mall
Oman: Muscat City Centre;
Egypt: Dandy Mall, City Stars, Cairo Festival City, Alexandria City Centre;
Jordan: Taj Mall, Galleria Mall
Lebanon: Beirut City Centre
In addition to this impressive list, Dubai Festival City, one of the M&S’s largest international store features the new-look format with exciting fashion and food displays to make the store more inviting, inspiring and easier to shop. For more information, please visit www.marksandspencer.ae
About the job
As a Brand Manager - Food you would be responsible for the business unit strategy to drive sales and cash margin, as well as being accountable for achieving the key business KPI's of sales, cash margin, markdown cost and closing stock. You will control space and OTB planning plus product selection.
Additionally, you'll be responsible for team management and team development, ensuring high energy and engagement whilst building and maintaining effective cross-functional relationships, including those with the host brand.
About you
In order to be considered for this role you should have minimum 8 years' experience in Food buying and merchandising, highly numerate, Food experience in the Middle East preferred, graduate caliber beneficial, good working knowledge of Excel and of SAP knowledge would be an additional advantage.
In order to be successful as a Brand Manager you should be confident leader who is able to handle complexity with excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, collaborative style, optimistic attitude and strong track record of people management.
Al-Futtaim offers a highly engaging and supportive work environment in a culture that recognises and rewards quality performance.
website: http://www.alfuttaim.com
Email: [email protected]
UAE