Associate Manager - Commercial

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

ROLE SUMMARY
The Associate Manager – Commercial is responsible for supporting local stores with sourcing and merchandising activities, as well as sales developmentthrough 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

• 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.
• Manage and develop effective weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly merchandise plans.
• Lead and oversees the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensures proper monitoring of order.
• Assist in communicating comprehensive product and financial strategies while overseeing pricing procedures.
• Collaborate closely with store’s team to ensure optimal execution of Planograms
• Ensure accurate execution of in-store visual merchandising standards and guidelines.
• Coordinates regular meetings with Operation Managers/Store Managers to share insights arising from market dynamics and brand/category performance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing.
• 3+ years in a similar position.
• Strong planning and organization.
• Strong planning and organization.
• Product/category/brand knowledge.
• Analytical skills.

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 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.