Job Title:
Retail and wholesale trade managers
Job Description:
Plan, coordinate, supervise and control the operations of retail and wholesale establishments.
Summary:
Retail and wholesale trade managers, plan, organize, coordinate and control the operations of establishments that sell goods on a retail or wholesale basis. They are responsible for the budgets, staffing and strategic and operational direction of shops, or of organizational units within shops that sell particular types of product.
Tasks:
Job activities and tasks include:
- determining product mix, stock levels and service standards
- formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices
- promoting and advertising the establishment?s goods and services
- maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
- undertaking budgeting for the establishment
- controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
- ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Knowledge:
Advanced specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Specialized knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods
Advanced knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
Higher knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
Higher knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
Higher knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively recognizing and responding to the management of highly complex ethical issues
Leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
Higher skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and generate recommendations and/or relevant alternatives
Manage advanced relationships and coordinate related activities of respective stakeholders
Advanced skills and experience in high level policy analysis, formulation and research, plus strategic planning in sensitive and confidential environment
Develop abstract concepts and convey strategic indications from the spectrum of development experience
Higher negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
Use of information, tools, resources to support high-level and complex work achievement
Work sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Work with others to develop creative solutions to complex unpredictable and/or abstract problems
Communicate with influence, and a proven record of developing and maintaining effective partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
Highly developed advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to initiate, implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively manage risks associated with change, as well recognize and implement ethical standards to highly complex ethical issues
Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to set and implement new policy directions
Highly developed higher organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Work Context:
Typically, work long and irregular hours, which may include evenings and weekends to complete assigned tasks and priorities. Often work in offices, but may spend time at different worksites within respective establishment or organization liaising with local supervisors and/ or subordinates. Their work can be quiet stressful at times caused by the need to develop and negotiate annual performance plans and budgets for the department or section, and then implement, manage and ensure ongoing approved financial, technology, legal and human resource budgets, plans and deadlines are met. May undertake negotiations, to effect business closure and to achieve results, contributing increased stress levels. May travel often to meet with existing or prospective clients, stakeholders and/or officials, and attend, in some cases present at, conferences or seminars.
Education:
Advanced Diploma/Higher Diploma in retail management or relevant field of work/ discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.
Required Work Experience:
Probable Employers:
Majed Al Futtaim Group, Paris Gallery, Al Futtaim Group, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTC)
Occupational Size:
More than 5,000 and less than 30,000
Alternate Titles:
Examples of job titles:
Retail manager - Supermarket manager - Grocery manager - Shop manager
Examples of some related occupations:-
UAE Industry Groups:
Business, administration, tourism, retail and leisure service
International Careers(ISCO):
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Source Of Info:
Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi
