Retail Intern

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE

To maximise the performance of the boutiques through achievement of sales, profit and strategic objectives.

DIMENSION

Network of (6) internal boutiques in Saudi Arabia

CONTEXT

Based in local headquarters, reporting to the Retail Director

KEY CONTACTS

 

Internal

·  Regional Retail MElA team
·  Boutique teams
·  Office team KSA

 

External

·  Montblanc HQ: International Retail team
·  Richemont Dubai/Riyadh Shared Service (logistics, finance)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·  Optimize operations of all retail locations to maximize performance providing back office support to boutiques.
·  Apply all international Retail guidelines and actively ensure the implementations in the Boutiques.
·  Organize and support in meetings preparation, presentations, booking and follow up.

 

 

The Retail Intern ensures:

 

Reporting & analysis:

·  Reports: extract, distribute, update and file local reports as per business needs (examples: Stock and sales, high value lists, Special product requests, trackers: gifting, stock adjustments...)
·  Analyse sales performance of the boutiques (new launches, product category)
·  Support Retail Director in the budget process & preparation of presentation

 

Admin:  

·  Administration, tracking and follow up on Retail / Boutique invoicing and follow up on invoices with suppliers
·  Coordinate approval flow within retail department
·  Receive, check and file information shared by boutiques
·  Organisation of Retail meetings
·  Supply ordering and management create suppliers, coordinate invoicing, place orders (stationery, scent, uniforms.)
·  Incentive tracking: propose and track incentive results for Retail Teams
·  Daily requests and contact person for general inquiries of the boutiques
·  Coordinate with Richemont on application & renewal of all permits for internal boutiques
·  Proper execution of central reports related to area of responsibility
·  Invoicing and petty cash

 

Operations & projects:

·  Ad hoc project work within retail department as defined from time to time

 

 

JOB PROFILE

 

Education:

·  University graduate

 

Required experience:

·  No particular Experience in Retail needed

 

Technical skills / abilities:

·  Very Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
·  Very good skills in Reporting tools (PowerBl, etc..) and dashboard tools

 

Language skills

·  Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English.

 

 

Personal skills

The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities:

·  Focused, target oriented, & organized.
·  Analytical skills & proactive approach.
·  Excellent communication skills.
·  Operational skills and "hands-on" mentality.