We are currently looking for a well-experienced Unit Manager(Beauty) to join our team.

The ideal candidate is capable to manage all the brand activities and master the below responsibilities:

• Gather needed data in terms of previous forecasts, sales figures, stock levels, etc. in order to meet with concerned supplier to generate the new forecast and to be shared with the sales team
• Set the monthly sales targets for the sales team based on the agreed forecast with the supplier to be shared with the concerned manager for input and dispatched to each member of the sales team
• Manage and control the returns from the market related to near expiry items within the set and agreed procedures in order to minimize their effect on the Profit & Losses statement
• Review frequently the sales priorities, planning and presentation of the sales force ensuring that they are continuously aware of all stock, pricing and promotional activities
• Monitor on continuous basis the stock levels based on the reports received from the admin team to be able to propose needed action plan regarding near to expiry and expired items in coordination with Senior Management and the supplier
• Plan the registration of new products in close coordination with the supplier by setting the forecast, analyzing potential sales & potential customers, setting the pricing, marketing and sales strategy
• Report to suppliers on regular basis the stock and sales report, the sales by item/category/customer as well as the stock situation
• Generate the daily, monthly and quarterly sales reports of each team member to be shared with Senior Management and take action in case of discrepancies
• Seek regularly new customers within the assigned areas and propose action plans in order to optimize customer base, increase market share and boost sales results in coordination with Senior Management and supplier
• Gather information to be presented to new suppliers concerning potential acquisitions and handle the communication with the potential supplier in close coordination with senior management
• Perform various responsibilities related to team management including hiring, setting objectives, reviewing performance, coaching, taking disciplinary actions, resolving grievances and conflicts, etc.
• Perform random checks on the universe and routing plan of the sales team and ensure that it falls within the set and agreed sales plan
• Ensure that the sales team is properly trained on product knowledge and the technical requirements needed to perform their jobs efficiently

Qualifications

• Min. 8-10 years’ of experience in similar field
• Bachelor’s in Business Administration or related field. MBA and/or Certification is a plus
• Preferred background in sales, marketing and team management
• Financial capabilities (P&L, A&P, budgeting)
• Excellent command of English and Arabic, French is a plus
• Excellent computer skills