Provide leadership and guidance to the Retail Shops Managers in order to achieve Wataniya Telecom's goals incorporating superior customer service, business development, operational efficiency and profitability.

Core Responsibilities:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and ACTIVITIES

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

•1-     Retail Operations

  • Provide leadership and guidance to the Retail Shops Managers in order to achieve Sales tagets
  • Manage the day to day relationship with the Retail Shops Managers
  • Devise, recommend and gain approval for an effective retail marketing and sales strategy, ensuring it is consistent with Wataniya Telecom business requirements
  • Oversee the effective implementation and administration of the Retail Shops in charge of operating policies and procedures in order to ensure a favourable audit report.
  • Monitor the financial performance of the Retail Shop network against plans and budgets; identify any variances initiating remedial actions when necessary.
  • Review Retail shop processes, systems and operations to ensure their effectiveness.
  • Develop ongoing improvement strategies through ongoing review and monitoring of Retail Shop performance.
  • Input to the development of new products and services anticipating customer needs and preferences to ensure the Shops network remains competitive in the market.
  • Source new locations and negotiate contractual terms and agreements as per business requirements.

•2-      Retail Shop Performance

  • Accountable for the overall performance of the Retail Shops network to ensure achievement of Retail sales targets.
  • Improve customer feedback ratings through the proactive implementation of customer service programs and guidelines.
  • Improve employee satisfaction and retention through implementation of plans to encourage teamwork.
  • Work in accordance with the guidelines set by the Manager, Retail to meet and stretch Retail Shop sales targets.

•3-      Staff

  • Proactively manage and motivate Shop Managers to be highly professional and results oriented to ensure that the Group delivers the optimum and agreed levels of contribution to Wataniya Telecom's revenue.
  • Ensure Individual Development Plans (IDP) are completed for all staff in accordance with Wataniya Telecom policy.
  • Improve Retail Shop staff performance through personal coaching and identifying training and development needs.
  • § Conduct annual performance appraisals (Performance Management System) and ensure objectives set are monitored and achieved.

•4-     Other

  • Contribute to the Sales Division communication plan through attendance of regular team meetings, the preparation of a weekly status report and attendance at team events.
  • Proactively take responsibility for self improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise.
  • Share knowledge and expertise with peers and Retail Shop employees.
  • Other duties as directed by Manager, Retail or other superiors.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree in Business Management or similar discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
  • 8 +years previous similar national retail sales experience.
  • 3 +years at a senior management level.
  • Strong knowledge of local market conditions and potential target market/ customers.
  • Creative, innovative mindset.
  • Strong relationship management and staff coaching skills.
  • Effective verbal/written communication in both Arabic and English.
  • Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities.
Core Competencies / Skills:
  • MS Office
  • Knowledge of the telecommunications industry including knowledge of mobile products and services.
  • Demonstrated expertise in business network operations.
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