Mothercare has grown from its origins in 1960s Britain into a successful global multi-channel retailer operating in over 50 countries. In 1983 M.H. Alshaya launched its first franchise operation with the brand in Kuwait which was also mothercare's first international store. Mothercare Alshaya is today a highly successful, ever growing and complex business, operating over 300 stores across the Middle East, North Africa, Russia & Central Europe, from large parenting centres to small hospital stores and an incorporating an integrated e-commerce solution. As a brand we pride ourselves on our customer service, making our stores parent and child-friendly environments, staffed by people who are passionate about our products and services and who can offer knowledgeable unbiased advice. This is especially important for new parents, unversed in the technicalities of products such as baby-feeding equipment, cotbeds, pushchairs and car seats.
The Role:As Area Manager you will lead multi-site store teams to meet their targets, be responsible for all store and employee development including performance management, coaching and identifying development, and be accountable for visual merchandising in assigned stores. You will also actively contribute to the development of business initiatives including new stores and store closures.
You will have/be:* At least 3 years' large store or multi-site experience.* Computer literate.* Excellent English skills (Arabic also desirable but not essential).
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,600 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.
Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 40,000 people from over 110 nationalities.
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Total Positions:
1 Post
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Gender:
Female
Minimum Education:
Certification
Career Level:
Department Head
Minimum Experience:
Fresh
Work Permit:
Saudi Arabia
Apply Before:
Jan 22, 2015
Posting Date:
Oct 22, 2014

Alshaya

Retail · More than 5000 employees - Jeddah

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 75 of the world’s most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 3,400 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment. Alshaya’s stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 47,000 people from over 120 nationalities. The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls. M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. Learn more about the company at www.alshaya.com or on Facebook.

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