Assistant Showroom Manager – UAE

Job Description

<p><strong>The Brand: </strong>Marina Home is an upscale home furnishings brand operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and the subcontinent region. Each of our distinctive showrooms across major malls and popular high street locations is an eclectic destination of exploration and discovery. We have stayed relevant over the years by continuously evolving the category and reinventing the brand into its present personality, fusing the Urban and the Exotic.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role: </strong>We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic <strong>Assistant Showroom Manager</strong> to join our Showroom team in UAE (should be open to all locations within UAE), lead from the front and inspire success in all areas of team and showroom management. You are an experienced Assistant Manager with a track record of creating excellent customer experience and exceeding your sales goals by developing high-performing teams with a strong passion for home furnishings. You will plan, monitor, and maximize retail budgets by focusing on sales &amp; customer experience while acting as a positive role model to the sales team. You will be an inspirational leader and will play a key role in motivating and developing the team to deliver an exceptional customer experience.</p><p>If you are looking for a fast-paced role where no two days are the same and wish to work alongside an inspirational and innovative team… APPLY NOW!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Showroom Manager in managing the showroom operations, coaching &amp; developing team, merchandising, maximizing sales performance, and driving exceptional customer experience</li><li>Drive productivity and profitability of the showroom by analyzing, conversion rates, sales, UPT, ATV, customer database, in order to identify opportunities</li><li>Maintain high standards of visual merchandising in all areas of the shop floor as per the guidelines prescribed</li><li>Create a positive and self-driven environment for the team to deliver the best customer experience throughout the customer journey to promote brand loyalty</li><li>Report &amp; analyze daily, weekly and monthly sales patterns, best sellers, sales by individual and propose actions, based on business trends, to enhance performance</li><li>Plan and coordinate in-store promotional events in collaboration with the Corporate office.</li><li>Accountable for training the team and new recruits on standard operating procedures ensuring all team members have a full understanding of processes and the potential impact on the business</li><li>Understand and report the trends in home furnishings in the region</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience: </strong></p><ul><li>Must have a bachelor’s degree with a proven track record in high-end/premium retail brands.</li><li>Overall retail experience of 10+ years and a minimum experience of 5-6 years as a Manager of a large format showroom.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills (both written &amp; verbal)</li><li>Experience in preparing and analyzing reports and converting them to tangible action plans</li><li>Strong commercial and customer-oriented mindset</li><li>Computer literacy including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li><li>Exceptional leadership skills and proven ability to manage large teams effectively</li><li>Commitment to quality with an eye for detail</li><li>A passion for luxury furniture &amp; home furnishings will help you settle quickly into the role</li></ul>