Detergent & Personal Hygiene Commercial Associate Manager

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

JOB TITLE

Detergent & Personal Hygiene Commercial Associate Manager | Majid Al Futtaim Retail | Egypt Head Office

ROLE SUMMARY

The Associate Manager – Commercial is responsible for supporting local stores with sourcing and merchandising activities, as well as sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale while setting forward estimates for the different buying groups, considering a number of variables, such as selling space, trends, feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the stores while managing all suppliers.

ROLE PROFILE

• Collaborates with store teams to ensure planograms are executed effectively, maintaining visual consistency and optimizing product placement across all locations.
• Oversees merchandising strategies by managing vendor relationships, ensuring timely product deliveries, and aligning inventory plans with commercial goals.
• Partners with merchants to forecast trends and demand, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely availability of products in line with consumer needs.
• Leads the buying process by developing category budgets, monitoring order fulfillment, and ensuring alignment with brand and business objectives.
• Ensures in-store visual merchandising standards are consistently applied, including the safe storage and maintenance of visual equipment and branding elements.
• Coordinates with Operations, Replenishment, and Marketing teams to align merchandising layouts with inventory levels and promotional campaigns, enhancing store performance.
• Develops and delivers training materials and workshops to store teams, promoting best practices in product display and maintaining up-to-date product knowledge.
• Implements merchandising policies and design criteria, ensuring compliance with company values and operational standards across all assigned areas.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar commercial or merchandising role.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple merchandising strategies and timelines effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of product categories, brands, and industry trends within the detergent and personal hygiene sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools, with the ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret market dynamics, forecast demand, and support strategic decision-making.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret market dynamics, forecast demand, and support strategic decision-making.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we're on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We're proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model