Store Manager-Kuwait

IPEKYOL GROUP has played a major and important role in the Turkish retail industry since 1986 with its Ipekyol, Twist and Machka brands. Mission; “To provide women with a fashion experience that makes them feel special”, Vision; “To be a global fashion player that makes a difference with innovative solutions, adds value to the society in which it exists by understanding the expectations and needs of the new world women in the best way, with great desire and belief.” We want to meet and grow together with talents who want to be in fashion. We know; WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! Create unforgettable experiences. Lead with purpose. Shape the future of fashion retail. At Ipekyol Group, our stores are the heart of our brand. They represent our vision, our values and our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to every customer. We are seeking an inspiring and commercially driven Store Manager who will lead one of our stores in Kuwait retail operations, elevate customer experiences and develop a team that represents the excellence of our brand. This role is ideal for a retail leader who combines strong business acumen with a passion for people, fashion and customer engagement. What You'll Be Doing? Lead Commercial Excellence • Lead by example and represent the brand by bringing its values and philosophy to life through every interaction with customers and team members. • Define, execute and monitor store action plans to achieve sales targets and KPIs. • Analyze business performance and identify opportunities to maximize sales growth. • Manage the customer database to build strong relationships, enhance customer loyalty and create future selling opportunities. • Stay updated on market trends, products and competitor activities, and share relevant insights with back-office teams. • Conduct weekly performance reviews with the team and line manager to evaluate results and identify improvement opportunities. Inspire & Develop People • Provide a clear vision and direction to the team by aligning them with the store’s objectives, business priorities and brand values. • Identify, recruit, develop and retain talented team members who contribute to the success of the store. • Create a positive and inclusive work environment built on trust, respect and fairness, while ensuring employee feedback, challenges and concerns are effectively communicated with leadership and HR teams when needed. • Act as a coach and role model for team members by encouraging a growth mindset and leveraging the Group’s available learning tools and development platforms. • Support continuous learning and professional growth by monitoring individual development plans and providing regular feedback. • Ensure performance improvement plans are managed transparently, with clear expectations, agreed actions and documented progress. Deliver a Signature Customer Experience • Apply clienteling techniques with a strong focus on VIP customers by leveraging customer insights and data to understand their needs, preferences and expectations. • Build strong customer relationships by creating personalized experiences and connecting customers with relevant products, services, campaigns and brand activities. • Support the integration of store and e-commerce experiences by promoting digital opportunities, activations and available offerings. • Identify and develop new customer relationships by delivering exceptional service and converting new clients into loyal brand advocates. • Maintain regular communication and engagement with customers to strengthen loyalty and drive future business opportunities. Drive Operational Excellence • Ensure all sales and operational policies, procedures and standards are consistently followed and maintained within the store. • Leverage available digital tools and technologies to enhance customer experience both inside and outside the store, ensuring the team is confident and well-trained in their usage. • Maintain brand standards across all operational processes, including shipment receiving, stock replenishment, product availability and visual merchandising guidelines. • Ensure effective floor coverage by analyzing historical customer traffic data and anticipating peak periods. • Monitor store consumable materials and ensure availability according to operational needs. • Maintain accurate records of testers, uniforms and other store materials in line with brand standards. • Ensure compliance with legal, health & safety, security, retail operations and HR requirements. • Collaborate with relevant teams to continuously improve store processes and promptly escalate operational challenges or concerns requiring action. Your Profile We are looking for a retail leader who has: ✓ Minimum 3 years of store leadership experience in women’s fashion retail. ✓ Strong understanding of Kuwait retail dynamics and customer expectations. ✓ Proven ability to lead teams and deliver commercial results. ✓ Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. ✓ Passion for fashion, luxury service and customer experience. ✓ Fluent English communication skills. Arabic is an advantage. What We Offer When you join Ipekyol Group, you become part of a growing international fashion organization that values talent, creativity and continuous development. Growth & Development • Structured learning opportunities. • Career progression through internal mobility. • Exposure to different retail environments and opportunities. Employee Experience • Engagement activities and internal communication programs. • A collaborative and inspiring workplace culture. Ready to Lead the Next Chapter of Ipekyol Group? If you are passionate about fashion retail, people leadership and creating memorable customer experiences, we invite you to join our journey. Apply now and become part of Ipekyol Group’s global retail story. As Ipekyol Group, you can access our "Candidate Information Text" and "Explicit Consent Text" via the links below: https://kariyerim.ipekyol.com.tr/calisan-adayi-aydinlatma-metni.html https://kariyerim.ipekyol.com.tr/calisan-adaylarinin-ozgecmislerinin-saklanmasina-iliskin-acik-riza-beyani.html Show more

✓ Minimum 3 years of store leadership experience in women’s fashion retail. ✓ Strong understanding of Kuwait retail dynamics and customer expectations. ✓ Proven ability to lead teams and deliver commercial results. ✓ Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. ✓ Passion for fashion, luxury service and customer experience. ✓ Fluent English communication skills. Arabic is an advantage.

Lead Commercial Excellence: define, execute and monitor store action plans to achieve sales targets and KPIs; analyze business performance and identify opportunities to maximize sales growth; manage the customer database to build strong relationships, enhance customer loyalty and create future selling opportunities; stay updated on market trends, products and competitor activities, and share relevant insights with back-office teams; conduct weekly performance reviews with the team and line manager to evaluate results and identify improvement opportunities. Inspire & Develop People: provide a clear vision and direction to the team by aligning them with the store’s objectives, business priorities and brand values; identify, recruit, develop and retain talented team members who contribute to the success of the store; create a positive and inclusive work environment built on trust, respect and fairness; act as a coach and role model for team members; support continuous learning and professional growth by monitoring individual development plans and providing regular feedback; ensure performance improvement plans are managed transparently. Deliver a Signature Customer Experience: apply clienteling techniques with VIP customers; build strong customer relationships by creating personalized experiences; support integration of store and e-commerce experiences; identify and develop new customer relationships; maintain regular communication and engagement with customers. Drive Operational Excellence: ensure all sales and operational policies and standards are followed; leverage digital tools to enhance customer experience; maintain brand standards across processes including shipment receiving, stock replenishment, product availability and visual merchandising; ensure effective floor coverage and monitor store consumables; maintain accurate records of testers, uniforms and materials; ensure compliance with legal, health & safety, security, retail operations and HR requirements; collaborate with teams to continuously improve store processes and escalate operational challenges.