Job description
Role Overview
District Manager, Carrefour at Majid Al Futtaim Retail. Head Office based in KSA.
Company Overview
Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. The company operates in 18 countries with over 43,000 people and revenues of over US$ 11 Billion. Iconic brands include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Vox Cinemas.
Role Purpose
The District Manager is responsible for continuous improvement of store performance by monitoring and analyzing results, suggesting improvement actions, and controlling implementation in line with senior management direction and organizational objectives. The role holder coordinates internal functions to develop and maintain synergies between functions as per overall strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Store Performance & Asset Management
- Ensure proper conservation and utilization of store assets across assigned stores in the country.
- Guarantee regular store visits across assigned locations.
- Monitor and analyze store performance.
- Suggest improvement actions aligned with senior management direction.
- Control implementation of improvement initiatives.
National Concept & Standards
- Support development of the national concept.
- Oversee application of the national concept within the country.
- Ensure application of product assortment structure.
- Ensure quality of product presentation.
- Maintain promotional image for assigned stores.
Compliance & Policy
- Ensure implementation of MAF Retail corporate policies.
- Guarantee correct implementation of all laws and regulations related to the operating country.
Project & Cross-functional Coordination
- Support new projects through all project phases.
- Coordinate synergies between functions.
Performance Management & Development
- Assist with implementation of the performance management process by setting objectives.
- Monitor performance of reports.
- Provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Provide inputs to senior management on performance.
- Provide inputs on training needs.
- Coordinate with HC department to ensure facilitation of training requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor Degree in a relevant field required.
- MBA is a preference.
- 10 years' experience in a similar role.
- At least 3 years' experience in retail, specifically supermarkets industry.
Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrated high level skills in team management.
- Good business communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Information
- Work in a friendly environment where colleagues share positive vibes and excitement about the company's future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues guided by the organization's Leadership Model.