Department Store Manager

Location Kuwait
Discipline: Cosmetics / Perfumes, Hospitality / F&B, Fashion, Retail
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Lea Rizk

Contact email: lea@businesslobby.net
Contact phone: +96181173717
Job ref: 42295
Published: 2 days ago

A leading multinational retail group based in the Gulf, known for managing top international beauty and fashion brands is hiring a Store Operations Manager for a new beauty retailer to oversee daily operations, ensure brand standards, and drive team performance and sales.

Responsibilities
  • Lead store teams to achieve KPIs and deliver exceptional, luxury-level customer service.
  • Recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams with a focus on succession planning.
  • Monitor sales metrics such as ATV, IPC, and conversion rates to drive business development.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and control shrinkage and operational costs.
  • Collaborate with internal departments (HR, Finance, IT, etc.) and contribute to store openings and closures.
  • Implement company training programs and identify ongoing training needs.
  • Analyze sales and performance reports, taking corrective actions where necessary.
  • Build strong client relationships through service excellence and clienteling initiatives.
  • Stay updated on market trends and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Manage P&L accounts and ensure cost efficiency across operations.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in retail or service environments, ideally in beauty.
  • Proven ability to lead large teams and manage high-volume store operations.
  • Strong understanding of retail performance drivers, customer service, and HR practices.
  • Experience with POS systems, reporting tools, and scheduling platforms.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Analytical mindset with strong business acumen and decision-making ability.
  • Passion for customer service and team development.
Location
  • Kuwait
Schedule
  • 6 days | 8 hours per day | Rotational