Head of Retail Operations
£££ to £100,000 + Car, Bonus & Relocation
sector Department Store Retailing
location Mumbai, India
type Permanent
Our client is India's leading Department Store group. This highly progressive organisation is renowned for its commitment to customer service and the quality and variety of both it's private label merchandise assortment and partnerships with key international fashion brands.
The company is planning significant investment in new store openings, and confidently expects to double in size to around 50 stores by 2010.
As Head of Retail Operations, your key objective will be to consolidate and improve all operational best practice across all areas of the business, including merchandise presentation, staff productivity, delivery scheduling, customer satisfaction and store communications.
You will also play a crucial role in future project management of the new store roll-out/ refurbishment programme.
This is an outstanding career opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping to shape the future direction of one of India's most iconic and respected retail organisations. Future career prospects within this large organisation are excellent. We are looking for at least 5 years multi-site experience within a major fashion retail organisation, and ideally with previous Department Store exposure. Of critical importance will be your ability to communicate and persuade at every level of seniority, and to mentor and provide practical guidance and leadership to local management.
ref V008880
contact james@rmc-recruitment.com
Retail Operations Director - Benelux
£££ to £100,000 + Car & Bonus
sector Fashion Retail
location Benelux
type Permanent
Our client is one of the world's most respected and successful signature brands in lifestyle fashion and casualwear, and remain the clear market leader in their sector.
They now seek to recruit a dynamic and experienced Retail Operations professional to spearhead their multi-channel operations throughout Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Norway and the Netherlands. Your key objective will be to consistently deliver sales and profit targets in each territory through the effective leadership of a District Management team. You will optimise performance across Franchise Stores, Company-owned stores, shop-in-shop Concession operations and Factory Outlets. You will be responsible for identifying and actioning opportunities to grow and develop the store network, including the leadership of the real estate team to source appropriate new trading locations. Of critical importance will be your proven ability to mange relationships with franchisees, host store groups as well as other colleagues in order to facilitate effective communication of the brand values and Franchise/Licence agreements.
We are looking for a seasoned retailer with an entrepreneurial streak. Previous experience in working in Benelux territories is ideal, though not essential. You must be capable of providing the inspirational leadership qualities and commercial expertise to drive brand performance across a complex multi-cultural landscape. This is an outstanding career opportunity for a talented and ambitious retailer to really make an impact with one of the world's leading brands on the European stage.
ref V008973
contact james@rmc-recruitment.com
Store Manager
£££ to £25,000 + Benefits
sector Bookseller
location Glasgow
type Permanent
Our client is a well renowned and long established independent retail academic bookseller. The majority of shops are based on university campuses serving all parts of the individual university community, focusing on the recommended course texts required by undergraduate, post graduate and research students. The bookshops also stock stationery, computer consumables, other related products and a full range of additional customer services.
The company now seeks to recruit a Retail Store Manager to maximise the commercial potential of their University of Paisley store. You will be involved in the monitoring and reaching of financial targets and ensuring sales and stock targets are met. You will understand the importance of exemplary retail standards and customer service and you will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with the host University and exploiting opportunities for growth.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a background of sales development and customer service gained within a dynamic retail environment (not necessarily books). You will have the credibility to develop and lead others, managing and prioritising you own workload and that of your team. Able to take the initiative, you must be prepared to hit the ground running, making a positive impact from day one.
ref V008985
contact fiona@rmc-recruitment.com
Retail Business Manager
£££ to £25,000 + Benefits
sector Bookseller
location Dundee
type Permanent
Our client is a well renowned and long established independent retail academic bookseller. The majority of shops are based on university campuses serving all parts of the individual university community, focusing on the recommended course texts required by undergraduate, post graduate and research students. The bookshops also stock stationery, computer consumables, other related products and a full range of additional customer services.
The company now seeks to recruit a Retail Business Manager to maximise the commercial potential of their Dundee University store. Your objective will be to spearhead continuous improvements in all aspects of the store's operation as well as sales and profit performance. You will also identify and exploit local marketing opportunities as well as building productive relationships within the host university and its various academic departments.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a background of sales development and customer service gained within a dynamic retail environment (not necessarily books). The role demands strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, a naturally decisive approach and the ability to work on your own initiative. You will also need excellent analytical, numerical and pc literacy skills. Above all however, you will be able to manage and develop people and product within a unique niche selling environment.
ref V008986
contact fiona@rmc-recruitment.com
Store Manager
£££ to £33,000 + Bonus & Benefits
sector Clothing
location Edinburgh
type Permanent
RMC is acting on behalf of one of Europe’s best-known retail brands, Marks and Spencer. The company has recently embarked upon a series of new trading ventures, including a unique store concept which has been rolled out nationally, trading within new and existing Retail Parks and Designer Outlet Villages. These developments offer world famous designer and high street brands at discounted prices set within top quality shopping/leisure environments.
The Marks and Spencer Outlet is a radical departure from their core High Street operation with an impressive store design and a very dynamic merchandise assortment and style of operation. We now seek a resourceful and self-motivated individual to assist in fully realising the commercial potential of their new store opening in June 2008 at Meadowbank Retail Park, Edinburgh. This Retail Park offers high street shopping with out of town convenience and already trades very successfully with several large well known retailers.
Your role will be to drive sales and profitability whilst establishing first class standards of store presentation and customer care. Controlling all aspects of a fast moving business, you will lead and inspire an enthusiastic team in a hands-on manner. Ideally you will possess managerial or department/sales management experience gained within a lively customer focused leading chain, fashion or department store business.
See the original advert that appeared in the Edinburgh Evening News on 27th March.
ref V008954
contact fiona@rmc-recruitment.com
Assistant Manager
£££ to £22,000 + Bonus & Benefits
sector Clothing
location Edinburgh
type Permanent
RMC is acting on behalf of one of Europe’s best-known retail brands, Marks and Spencer. The company has recently embarked upon a series of new trading ventures, including a unique store concept which has been rolled out nationally, trading within new and existing Retail Parks and Designer Outlet Villages. These developments offer world famous designer and high street brands at discounted prices set within top quality shopping/leisure environments.
The Marks and Spencer Outlet is a radical departure from their core High Street operation with an impressive store design and a very dynamic merchandise assortment and style of operation. We now seek a resourceful and self-motivated individual to assist in fully realising the commercial potential of their new store opening in June 2008 at Meadowbank Retail Park, Edinburgh. This Retail Park offers high street shopping with out of town convenience and already trades very successfully with several large well known retailers.
Your role will be to drive sales and profitability whilst establishing first class standards of store presentation and customer care. Controlling all aspects of a fast moving business, you will lead and inspire an enthusiastic team in a hands-on manner. Ideally you will possess managerial or department/sales management experience gained within a lively customer focused leading chain, fashion or department store business.
See the original advert that appeared in the Edinburgh Evening News on 27th March.
ref V008955
contact fiona@rmc-recruitment.com
Assistant Manager
£££ to £22,000 + Bonus & Benefits
sector Clothing
location Ashford
type Permanent
RMC is acting on behalf of one of Europe’s best known retail brands, Marks and Spencer. The company has recently embarked upon a series of new trading ventures, including a unique store concept which has been rolled out nationally, trading within new and existing Designer Outlet Villages. These developments offer world famous designer and high street brands at discounted prices set within top quality shopping/leisure environments.
The Marks and Spencer Outlet is a radical departure from their core High Street operation with an impressive store design and a very dynamic merchandise assortment and style of operation. We now seek a resourceful and self-motivated individual to assist in fully realising the commercial potential of their highly successful store within the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Centre in Ashford. This unique Centre is one of the UK’s most spectacular shopping destinations, boasting over 80 famous designer brands as well as several cafés and restaurants.
Your role will be to drive sales and profitability whilst establishing first class standards of store presentation and customer care. Controlling all aspects of a fast moving business, you will lead and inspire an enthusiastic team in a hands-on manner. Ideally you will possess managerial or department/sales management experience gained within a lively customer focused leading chain, fashion or department store business.
ref V008950
contact fiona@rmc-recruitment.com
Assistant Centre Manager
£££ to £38,000 + Bonus & Benefits
sector Shopping Centres
location Sussex
type Permanent
Fully backed by one of Europe’s mainstream commercial property organisations, our client is a relatively new venture with a refreshing and distinctly entrepreneurial approach. They are creating waves within the traditional world of shopping centre management, rewriting the textbook and delivering impressive results to the benefit of everyone - customers, retailers and landlords!
In order to strengthen the Centre Management team and to help fully realise the commercial potential of the entire operation, they have identified the need to split the role of the Assistant Centre Manager in two. There is therefore an immediate requirement to recruit a resourceful and self-motivated individual to work in partnership with each of the retail tenants.
This is a fantastic opportunity to fast track your career in a different direction. Most likely you will be an ambitious high flier and will have progressed quickly to date, however you are increasingly frustrated by the pace and opportunity to progress further with your current employer. You will be able to demonstrate an impressive track record of being able to lead and inspire an enthusiastic team in a hands-on manner within a lively customer focused leading chain, fashion or department store business. Previous multi-site experience, whilst useful, is not essential. More important is your attitude and passion to surprise yourself and exceed expectations.
ref V008856
contact morven@rmc-recruitment.com
Retail Business Manager
£££ to £30,000 + Benefits
sector Bookseller
location London Docklands
type Permanent
Our client is a well renowned and long established independent retail academic bookseller. The majority of shops are based on university campuses serving all parts of the individual university community, focusing on the recommended course texts required by undergraduate, post graduate and research students. The bookshops also stock stationery, computer consumables, other related products and a full range of additional customer services.
The company now seeks to recruit a Retail Business Manager to maximise the commercial potential of one of their key London campus stores. Your objective will be to spearhead continuous improvements in all aspects of the stores’ operation as well as sales and profit performance. You will also identify and exploit local marketing opportunities as well as building productive relationships within the host university and its various academic departments.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a background of sales development and customer service gained within a dynamic retail environment (not necessarily books). The role demands strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, a naturally decisive approach and the ability to work on your own initiative. You will also need excellent analytical, numerical and pc literacy skills. Above all however, you will be able to manage and develop people and product within a unique niche selling environment.
ref V008926
contact fiona@rmc-recruitment.com
Assistant Manager
£££ to £22,000 + Bonus & Benefits
sector Clothing
location Glasgow
type Permanent
RMC is acting on behalf of one of Europe’s best-known retail brands, Marks and Spencer. The company has recently embarked upon a series of new trading ventures, including a unique store concept, which has been rolled out nationally, trading within new and existing Designer Outlet Villages and Retail Parks. These developments offer world famous designer and high street brands at discounted prices set within top quality shopping/leisure environments.
The Marks and Spencer Outlet is a radical departure from their core High Street operation with an impressive store design and a very dynamic merchandise assortment and style of operation. We now seek a resourceful and self-motivated individual to assist in fully realising the commercial potential of their recently opened store at the Forge Retail Park, Glasgow. This shopping park is in a very popular site not far from Glasgow City Centre and already trades very successfully with several large well-known high street retailers.
Your role will be to assist in driving sales and profitability whilst establishing first class standards of store presentation and customer care. Controlling all aspects of a fast moving business, you will lead and inspire an enthusiastic team in a hands-on manner. Ideally you will possess managerial or department/sales management experience gained within a lively customer focused leading chain, fashion or department store business.
ref V008901
contact fiona@rmc-recruitment.com
Assistant Manager
£££ to £22,000 + Bonus & Benefits
sector Clothing
location Colne
type Permanent
RMC is acting on behalf of one of Europe’s best-known retail brands, Marks and Spencer. The company has recently embarked upon a series of new trading ventures, including a unique store concept, which has been rolled out nationally, trading within new and existing Designer Outlet Villages, Mill Stores and Retail Parks. These developments offer world famous designer and high street brands at discounted prices set within top quality shopping/leisure environments.
The Marks and Spencer Outlet is a radical departure from their core High Street operation with an impressive store design and a very dynamic merchandise assortment and style of operation. We now seek a resourceful and self-motivated individual to assist in fully realising the commercial potential of their brand new unit within Boundary Mills at Colne. Boundary Mills is already the largest quality mill store of its kind in the UK offering an extensive range of branded clothing and home furnishings product. Due to the phenomenal success of Colne, the store is relocating to a flagship 250,000 sq. ft. unit in March 2008. M&S Outlets will be moving with them and will be operating from a larger 10,000 sq. ft. space.
Your role as Assistant Manager will be to assist in driving sales and profitability whilst establishing first class standards of store presentation and customer care. Controlling all aspects of a fast moving business, you will lead and inspire an enthusiastic team in a hands-on manner. Ideally you will possess managerial or department/sales management experience gained within a lively customer focused leading chain, fashion or department store business.
ref V008940
contact fiona@rmc-recruitment.com
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