Job Description

Retail

The foundation of Al-Futtaim’s retail network was established in the early 1990s with the launch of the internationally renowned and popular IKEA, Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us and ACE franchises in the UAE.

Representing some of the world’s most popular international brands, Al-Futtaim’s retail network extends throughout the UAE, GCC and North Africa and has a significant presence in Singapore and Malaysia following the acquisition of The Robinson Group in 2008.

In 2012, Al-Futtaim acquired a shareholding in Royal Sporting House, which is active in distribution, direct retail stores and shop-in-shops. The Singapore-based fashion, sports and lifestyle retail giant has 600 stores and many additional points of sale are spread around the world with over 399 in South East Asia, over 74 in the Middle East and over 126 in the South Pacific region.

• 837 stores in 18 countries
• Occupies 5.6 million sq. ft. of retail space
• 13,000 employees
• Serves 30 million customers each year

Marks and Spencer

About Marks &Spencer Al-Futtaim

A meMDer of the Al-Futtaim Group of companies since 1998, the Marks &Spencer Al-Futtaim franchise partnership boasts 27 stores located in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Qatar.

The stores offer an extensive range of stylish, high quality clothing products for the whole family, across each category – womenswear, lingerie, menswear and kidswear. M&S also offers beauty and home products, as well as outstanding quality food.

M&S stores are present in:

• UAE: Dubai Festival City, Mall of the Emirates Dubai, Deira City Centre, Mirdif City Centre Dubai, The Dubai Mall, Wafi City Mall Dubai, Al Ghurair Mall; Abu Dhabi- Marina Mall, Fetouh Al Khair Mall, Dalma Mall; Al Ain- Bawadi Mall; RAK-Al Manar Mall.
• Qatar: Landmark Mall, Villaggio Mall;
• Kuwait: The View, The Avenues, 360 Mall;
• Bahrain- Bahrain City Centre; Seef Mall
• Oman: Muscat City Centre;
• Egypt: Dandy Mall, City Stars, Cairo Festival City, Alexandria City Centre;
• Jordan: Taj Mall, Galleria Mall
• Lebanon: Beirut City Centre

In addition to this impressive list, Dubai Festival City, one of the M&S’s largest international store features the new-look format with exciting fashion and food displays to make the store more inviting, inspiring and easier to shop. For more information, please visit www.marksandspencer.ae

About the Position

As a Sales Assistant you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, making sure customers have an enjoyable and memorable shopping experience. 

You will also be accountable for processing transactions quickly and accurately, advising customers, winning sales to meet targets, maintaining eye-catching effective displays, all while taking pride in your store and maintaining it to a high standard following operating procedures.

 

About You

If you have great customer service skills, excellent communication and negotiation skills, good presentation and organisation, computer proficiency, flexibility, punctuality and a passion for the retail industry please apply without delay. 

In order to be a successful Sales Assistant you will also need the ability to work as part of a team, comfort with working in shift patterns and performing physical work.

Al-Futtaim offers a highly engaging and supportive work environment in a culture that recognises and rewards quality performance.

Skills

Job Details

Ref.: JB3469832
Job Location: Al Kuwait, Kuwait 
Company Industry: Retail/Wholesale 
Company Type: Employer (Private Sector) 
Job Role: Sales 
Employment Status: Full time 
Employment Type: Employee 
Monthly Salary Range: Unspecified 
Number of Vacancies: 1

Preferred Candidate

Career Level: Entry Level 
Years of Experience: Unspecified 
Residence Location: Unspecified 
Gender: Unspecified 
Nationality: Unspecified 
Degree: Unspecified

About This Company

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.