Assistant Manager II

Job Description - Assistant Manager (ASS001083)Job Number: ASS001083ABOUT THE COMPANYAZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia, and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa, spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.JOB PURPOSEThe Assistant Manager is responsible for serving customers on the shop floor and supporting the shop/department managers in ensuring efficient shop operations and maintaining high standards of customer service.RESPONSIBILITIESGreet customers warmly and offer expert advice to assist in their purchase decisions, ensuring alignment with quality and customer service standards.Assist the managers in maintaining inventories and placing product orders to ensure effective stock management and availability of products.Report operational issues promptly and address customer complaints, providing solutions or escalating as needed to ensure both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.Prepare detailed reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), sales trends, inventory status, and team productivity to keep managers informed and support effective decision-making.Assist in scheduling staff to align efficiently with operational needs while optimizing costs for the shop/department.Assign routine and non-routine tasks to sales associates, cashiers, and coordinators to optimize operational efficiency and ensure tasks are completed effectively.Supervise the shop's opening and closing processes to ensure compliance with established procedures for petty cash, reporting, and other requirements.Communicate sales plans and targets to the shop/department team, monitor their performance continuously, and advise upper management on necessary corrective actions.Specific for KIKO: Coach the team on products, makeup application techniques, and selling techniques to deliver KIKO customer experience.Assist in training, motivating, and evaluating the team to ensure that the necessary skill base is met, and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company.LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLSFluency in English.Technical Skills Proficiency in MS Office.Specific Expertise Strong product knowledge.EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in a related field.EXPERIENCEGeneral Experience: Five years of experience in Retail, or a similar role.Managerial Experience: Two years of experience in a managerial role.BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIESCustomer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.Develops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.Nimble Learning: Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems.Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr