Commercial & Operations Head
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About the Role
A leading retail furniture business in the UAE is seeking a Commercial & Operations Head to drive operational excellence, maximize sales performance, and ensure superior customer experience across multiple retail locations.
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Responsibilities
- Support the General Manager in overseeing end to end business operations
- Drive revenue growth through sales strategies and market expansion
- Ensure high standards in visual merchandising, service, and operational excellence
- Oversee inventory planning and stock optimization
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes
- Recruit, develop, and retain high performing teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail, Supply Chain, or related field
- 8 15 years of retail experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Strong background in furniture, home furnishings, or interior retail sector
- Proven experience managing multi store operations in the UAE
- Strong commercial acumen and track record of revenue growth
- Excellent communication skills in English
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About the Role
- Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial & Operations Head to support the leadership and growth of a leading retail furniture business in the UAE.
- This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, maximizing sales performance, and ensuring a superior customer experience across multiple retail locations.
- The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep retail expertise, and a proven ability to scale business operations in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Operations & Leadership: Support the General Manager in overseeing end to end business operations. Execute operational strategies aligned with growth and profitability objectives. Monitor business performance and implement corrective actions. Drive cross functional coordination across retai
- Sales & Commercial Management: Drive revenue growth through sales strategies and market expansion. Analyze KPIs, customer trends, and market performance. Optimize pricing, promotions, and merchandising initiatives. Build key relationships with customers, developers, suppliers, and corporate clients.
- Retail Store Operations: Ensure high standards in visual merchandising, service, and operational excellence. Monitor store KPIs such as conversion rates, ATV, and sales productivity. Enhance customer experience and brand positioning.
- Supply Chain & Inventory: Oversee inventory planning and stock optimization. Ensure efficient procurement, warehousing, and product delivery. Improve stock accuracy, turnover, and supply chain efficiency. Implement cost effective inventory management processes.
- Financial Management: Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes. Monitor operational expenses and ensure cost control. Analyze financial and operational reports to guide decision making. Drive profitability and margin improvement.
- People Management: Recruit, develop, and retain high performing teams. Set performance goals and conduct regular evaluations. Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and HR best practices.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail, Supply Chain, or related field.
- MBA or relevant professional qualification is a plus.
- 8–15 years of retail experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong background in furniture, home furnishings, or interior retail sector.
- Proven experience managing multi store operations in the UAE.
- Strong commercial acumen and track record of revenue growth.
- In depth knowledge of UAE retail market and consumer trends.
- Excellent communication skills in English, Native English speaker will be an advantage.
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