Role Purpose:
 

The Department Head is responsible to ensure the quality, range and freshness of offered goods to attract and satisfy the customers. The role holder is also responsible for the coordination and communication between Merchandisers and Sales Teams and other relevant service providers within the assigned area.

Role Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Store Strategy Development and Implementation

  • Monitor and develop strategy to ensure competitive advantage
  • Oversee negotiations with suppliers for internal promotions to enforce the image of discount of the store
  • Oversee the establishment of a competitive assortment offer
  • Stay informed about competition activities in the store’s catchment’s area and take necessary measures

Commercial Performance

  • Oversee commercial policy agreed for the store pricing
  • Ensure the proper conservation, utilization and profitability of the department’s assets
  • Oversee the products assortment in the store
  • Review comparative studies for the sections that can contribute to the efficiency of the commercial concepts

Merchandise and Stock Management

  • Develop the price image and freshness image
  • Ensure proper stock management (stock value, control out of stock, orders and merchandise deliveries)
  • Oversee the scheduling for ordering items and the organization of the warehouse
  • Implement initiatives to ensure lowest waste and shrinkage ratio

Store Service Functions

  • Oversee the implementation of the security and hygiene procedures for assets and employees in the section
  • Ensure all sections are enhancing customer service requirements and promoting sales
  • Ensure the quality, the application and protection of company’s “Know-How”
  • Inspect displays (including merchandiser activities) and ensure correct pricing is implemented at all times
  • Supervise scheduling is done effectively and efficiently for related staff