retail department manager

Bostani

About Bostani Bostani is a premier provider of luxury and semi-custom chocolates, gourmet delicacies, and elegant accessories. We specialise in creating unforgettable experiences, offering comprehensive event planning services for weddings, holidays, anniversaries, and corporate functions. Our commitment to quality and sophistication makes us a leader in the world of fine confectionery and bespoke gifting. Job Overview We are seeking a meticulous and highly organised Real Estate and Contracts Follow-up Coordinator to join our team in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position, central to supporting our company's growth by managing our portfolio of property leases and commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the entire administrative lifecycle of our contracts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution across all our real estate and supplier engagements. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the strong operational foundation that allows our business to flourish. Key Responsibilities - Proactively manage and maintain the company’s portfolio of real estate leases for retail outlets and other properties. - Track critical dates such as lease expirations, renewal deadlines, and rent reviews, providing timely notifications to management. - Serve as a key point of contact for liaising with landlords, property managers, and external legal counsel on lease-related matters. - Oversee the administration of all commercial contracts, including those with suppliers, service providers, and event partners. - Monitor the contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal or termination, ensuring all contractual obligations are met. - Maintain a centralised and organised digital and physical filing system for all legal documents, contracts, and lease agreements. - Assist in the preparation and review of contract drafts, amendments, and related correspondence. - Generate regular status reports for senior management on the real estate and contract portfolio. - Ensure all agreements comply with company policies and local regulations. Qualifications - Proven experience in a similar role such as a Contracts Administrator, Lease Coordinator, or Legal Assistant. - Experience within the retail, hospitality, or real estate sectors is highly advantageous. - Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy. - Strong understanding of contract and lease administration principles. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic. - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word. - The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines. - A degree in Business Administration, Law, Real Estate, or a related field is preferred.

Real Estate and Contracts Follow-up Coordinator

Confidential

Job Overview Our Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager (Specialty Coffee) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position for a professional who will be instrumental in driving the success of our specialty coffee division. As a company that aspires to be a world-class global leader, is committed to hiring and developing the most efficient and dynamic people.&nbsp; The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a passion for coffee, responsible for ensuring operational excellence, maintaining the highest quality standards, and contributing to our continued growth by staying ahead of contemporary market trends. Responsibilities * Oversee and manage all day-to-day operations of the specialty coffee business, including retail outlets and potential roastery functions. * Develop and implement efficient operational policies and procedures to optimise workflow and ensure consistency across all locations. * Lead, train, and motivate a team of baristas and support staff, fostering a culture of excellence and professional development. * Manage the entire supply chain, from green bean sourcing and procurement to inventory control of all consumables and equipment. * Ensure stringent quality control at every stage, from bean to cup, to maintain our reputation for superior coffee. * Take responsibility for the financial performance of the coffee division, including budgeting, forecasting, P&amp;L analysis, and cost control. * Guarantee compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations. * Analyse performance metrics and sales data to identify areas for improvement and drive business growth. * Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners. Qualifications * Proven experience in an operations management role, specifically within the specialty coffee industry. * In-depth knowledge of the coffee value chain, including sourcing, roasting, brewing standards, and equipment maintenance. * Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing and developing teams. * Excellent financial acumen with demonstrable experience in budgeting and financial reporting. * Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. * Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English required. * A degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field is highly desirable. * Professional certifications from bodies such as the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) would be a significant advantage. Benefits * A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. * The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, world-class organisation. * A dynamic work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.

Operations Manager (Specialty Coffee)

Dubai DET

JOB OBJECTIVE:&nbsp;The Assistant Manager of Seasonal Festival is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and performance tracking of marketing campaigns for seasonal festivals such as DSF, DSS, and other key activations. The role focuses on driving public awareness, footfall, and engagement by coordinating with internal teams, retailers, malls, sponsors, and external agencies.&nbsp;The Assistant Manager ensures campaign content, messaging, and visuals are aligned with brand guidelines, while also assisting in managing procurement processes, monitoring campaign performance, and contributing to continuous improvement across all campaign touchpoints. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:&nbsp;Core Functional Responsibilities &amp; Subject Matter Expertise<ul><li>Assist in the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns for seasonal festivals, ensuring alignment with festival objectives, audience profiles, and brand positioning.</li><li>Coordinate campaign timelines, creative briefings, and rollout plans across internal DFRE teams and external agencies.</li><li>Support the creation of compelling multi-channel campaign content and messaging tailored to drive audience awareness and attendance.</li><li>Contribute to audience segmentation strategies to enhance campaign effectiveness and reach across key consumer demographics.</li><li>Prepare and distribute internal communication toolkits and campaign briefs to align DFRE departments, partners, and collaborators.</li><li>Collaborate with retailers, malls, and sponsors to integrate their offerings and activations into the campaign, ensuring strong visibility and cross-promotional alignment.</li><li>Assist in the development of campaign one-pagers, outlining objectives, KPIs, content strategy, budgets, and relevant international benchmarks.</li><li>Review and provide guidance on creative assets to ensure consistency with brand guidelines and storytelling standards across all campaign touchpoints.</li><li>Act as a brand guardian during campaign execution, collaborating with internal teams and agencies to maintain high-quality, cohesive messaging and visual identity.</li><li>Coordinate with creative, media, production, and influencer agencies to manage campaign deliverables and performance tracking.</li><li>Familiarity with procurement processes related to campaign execution, including supporting RFP/RFI preparation, vendor coordination, and tracking of purchase orders and contracts.</li><li>Track and report campaign performance metrics such as reach, engagement, and footfall and provide insights for optimization.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with retailers, malls, and sponsors to gather feedback, ensure satisfaction, and identify opportunities for future campaign collaboration.</li><li>Conduct research and benchmarking on global festival campaigns to inform strategy and inspire innovation.</li><li>Compile and analyze post-campaign reports and stakeholder feedback to inform future campaign planning and continuous improvement.</li><li>Maintain well-documented records of campaign assets, contracts, vendor files, and performance dashboards in compliance with DFRE and DET policies.</li><li>Stay updated on local regulations, media trends, and best practices in event marketing and high-footfall campaign activations.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields.</li><li>Professional certifications such as the Project Management Professional (PMP); are advantageous.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing campaigns, brand communication, or event-related promotions, preferably within the retail, entertainment, or government sector.</li><li>Proven experience coordinating multi-channel marketing campaigns with internal teams and external agencies.</li><li>Experience in reviewing creative assets and ensuring brand alignment across various platforms.</li><li>Familiarity with procurement processes related to marketing services, including RFP preparation, vendor management, and budget coordination.</li><li>Strong understanding of audience segmentation, campaign performance tracking, and post-campaign analysis.</li><li>Previous involvement in large-scale, high-footfall campaigns or festivals is an advantage.</li><li>Experience working with malls, retailers, or sponsors in a campaign or event activation context is highly desirable.</li></ul>

Assistant Manager - Events & Festivals Marketing (National Talent only)

Alzayani Investments

Job Overview Zayani Motors is seeking a highly organised and motivated Assistant Sales Administrator Officer to join our Automotive division. This role will provide comprehensive administrative support to the sales team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the team's success, facilitating sales processes and maintaining accurate records. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company within the automotive industry.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>End-to-End Sales Processing: Manage the complete sales closing lifecycle, including invoicing, registration, insurance, and vehicle handover, ensuring accurate entry into the ERP/SAP system.</li><li>Transaction Compliance (SAP): Ensure all sales and subsidy-related financial transactions are accurately processed and recorded exclusively within the SAP system.</li><li>Documentation and Policy: Maintain all records (including sales, petty cash, spare keys, demo records, and traffic/MEAC files) strictly in accordance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Used Car Loss Reporting: Before issuing an invoice, escalate any potential financial loss on a used car to the Sales Administration Department for review.</li><li>New Car Loss/Under-Budget Profit Reporting: Immediately refer the matter to the Invoicing Department if a new car sale results in a loss or if the actual profit achieved is less than the budgeted amount.</li><li>Insurance Pre-Approval: Obtain prior written approval before finalizing the insurance for any vehicle.</li><li>Stock Location Updates: Collaborate with the Sales Co-ordination Department to ensure the SAP system is updated with accurate car locations. This enables the Accounts Department to provide weekly insured value updates to Insurance Companies via the Automate system.</li><li>Regular Physical Stock Check: Participate in a full physical stock check conducted on the second Friday of every month.</li><li>Vehicle Release Gatekeeper: Ensure no new or used vehicle is released to the customer without a prior approved checklist from the Accounts Department. Report any issues or problems back to the GM or Accounts in writing.</li><li>Incomplete Invoice Prevention: Strictly avoid generating invoices with incomplete or missing customer/car details required by the Automate system (e.g., contact number, address, trade-in mileage, color, etc.).</li><li>Car Arrival Monitoring: Report any delays in the arrival of vehicles, as scheduled per the Letter of Credit (LC), directly to the Accounts Department.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>Proven 1-2 years of experience in a sales administration role, preferably within the automotive industry.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Knowledge of automotive sales processes would be an advantage.</li></ul>

Assistant Sales Administrator

Dallah Holding Media

<h2>Account Manager, Experience &amp; Technology</h2>&nbsp;Dallah Ad Agency is looking for a proactive and experienced Account Manager to join our Experience &amp; Technology department. This is a Permanent Role serving as the client's primary point of contact for day-to-day project execution and delivery.&nbsp;<h3>💼 About the Role</h3>&nbsp;The Account Manager is critical to ensuring the smooth delivery of creative projects and high-quality results, working closely with both clients and internal teams.Key Responsibilities (Main focus areas):Client Relationship Management and Growth (30%): Act as the daily contact, managing client expectations, fostering strong ongoing relationships, and supporting the identification of upselling/cross-selling opportunities.Commercial Performance (Profit &amp; Costs Control) (30%): Ensure day-to-day delivery aligns with budgeted scope and timelines, including flagging changes that impact cost and supporting documentation for timely invoicing.Project Coordination and Delivery (20%): Coordinate internal teams (creative, production, digital) to deliver projects and RFPs on time and within budget, ensuring adherence to the creative brief and brand guidelines.Reports &amp; Feedback (20%): Monitor project performance and report to stakeholders, gathering and sharing client feedback to improve future projects.Key Challenges:Managing multiple client accounts simultaneously under tight deadlines.Aligning internal team efforts with client expectations, especially under changing circumstances.&nbsp;<h3>🎓 Requirements &amp; Skills</h3>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>Minimum Qualifications:</h4>&nbsp;Degree: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.Experience: 3-5 years of experience in account management within a creative agency.Ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously.&nbsp;<h4>Key Skills &amp; Qualifications:</h4>&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Individual Contributor Skills</th><th>Management/Strategic Skills</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Strong Communication: Clear and effective with clients and teams.</td><td>Strategic Thinking: Develop long-term plans aligned with client and agency goals.</td></tr><tr><td>Creative Problem-Solving: Strategically tackle challenges and find innovative solutions.</td><td>Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.</td></tr><tr><td>Resilience: Perform under pressure and manage multiple projects.</td><td>Client Relationship: Build strong partnerships and manage expectations.</td></tr><tr><td>Detail-Oriented: Stay organized with a focus on quality.</td><td>Business Development: Identify growth opportunities through upselling and cross-selling.</td></tr><tr><td>Negotiation: Skilled in handling quotes and resolving conflicts.</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>&nbsp;<h3>🌍 Working Conditions</h3>&nbsp;This role requires a flexible work schedule and availability during evenings and weekends for activations, with the ability to travel globally.

Account Manager

Job OverviewWe are currently seeking a meticulous and proactive Assistant IT Auditor to join our professional team in Manama, Bahrain. This is a full-time position, ideal for an individual looking to develop their career in IT audit within a forward-thinking and expanding company. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the IT audit function, helping to assess and enhance the effectiveness of our risk management, control, and governance processes across our diverse technological landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Reports to an assigned immediate superior and ultimately to the Group Internal Audit Manager (GIAM).</li><li>Uphold the Company’s Code of Ethics and the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Code of Ethics specifically the principles of Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competency.</li><li>Conduct IT audit engagements following the internal audit department’s policies and procedures e.g., engagement planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.</li><li>Participates in the opening and closing meetings with engagement clients.</li><li>Assists in the conduct of assurance engagements where the work of IT specialist is required.</li><li>Assists in the conduct of consulting engagements e.g., investigations, performance improvement studies, due diligence, etc., where the work of IT specialist is required.</li><li>Review IT purchases such as but not limited to: Laptops and desktop computers, Mobile phones, Internet connectivity, Annual Maintenance Services related to IT assets, etc.</li><li>Do other tasks related to the functions of internal audit department, assigned by the GIAM.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.</li><li>Previous experience in an IT audit, internal audit, or IT risk management role is highly advantageous.</li><li>Familiarity with IT general controls and application control concepts.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of attention to detail.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently.</li><li>A desire to pursue or progress with professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM) is desirable.</li></ul>

Assistant IT Auditor

Qureos 

Oversee all engineering licensing activities and regulatory approvals for the firm’s projects with government entities (such as Municipalities, Royal Commissions, and the Diriyah Gate Development Authority). Ensure that all projects meet regulatory and technical requirements within the designated timelines and according to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Key Responsibilities and Duties: &nbsp;<ol><li>Prepare and review project drawings and documents (building permits, occupancy permits, demolition permits, modification permits, site preparation, etc.).</li><li>Coordinate with Riyadh Municipality and relevant government authorities to secure required regulatory approvals.</li><li>Study municipal regulations and the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and ensure full compliance of architectural designs and plans.</li><li>Manage the submission of applications through the “Balady” platform, Riyadh Municipality platform, or other related platforms (Royal Commission, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, etc.).</li><li>Follow up on special approvals and exemptions for unique project types (hotels, investment projects, etc.).</li><li>Review and approve final architectural drawings before submission to official authorities.</li><li>Supervise and coordinate the work of engineers in the Licensing Department and distribute tasks accordingly.</li><li>Ensure training and proper development of engineers in the building permit section to complete tasks effectively.</li><li>Review contracts and coordinate with the Contracts Department before sending them to clients to ensure technical and regulatory accuracy.</li><li>Maintain ongoing coordination with the Design Department and external engineering offices to complete required technical and administrative documentation.</li><li>Track applications with legal representatives or government liaison officers until building permits are officially approved.</li><li>Prepare periodic reports for management, including project status, licensing progress, and payment follow-ups according to signed contracts.</li><li>Represent the firm in meetings and site visits with government entities or project owners when required.</li><li>Follow up on Central Inspection reports with the responsible engineer and ensure they are submitted in the system until issuance of the Occupancy Certificate.</li></ol> Required Qualifications: &nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.</li><li>8 to 10 years of proven experience in building permit licensing within Saudi Arabia.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Riyadh Municipality regulations, Balady platform procedures, and local regulatory requirements.</li><li>Full familiarity with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and related municipal regulations.</li><li>Strong communication and coordination skills with government agencies and internal departments.</li><li>Professional classification with the Saudi Council of Engineers.</li><li>Proficiency in computer use, AutoCAD, and electronic municipal systems.</li></ul>

Engineering Licensing Manager

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