Brand manager
Resume:
Hussein Attar
Mobile: +961******** Email: adgofj@r.postjobfree.com
BRAND MANAGER, 16 YEARS FASHION RETAIL EXPERIENCE,10 YEARS IN MANAGING & BUILDING EFFICIENT TEAMS,4 YEARS BRAND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE.
MANAGED & DEVELOPED BEST OF CLASS BRANDS
(US.POLO, CACHAREL, MASSIMO DUTTI, ZARA & EMPORIO ARMANI )
Fashion stylist (free lancer) more than 8 years.
OBJECTIVES
Seeking to steer managerial operations, while integrating expertise and leadership skills that drives organizational performance to world class levels.
CAREER HISTORY
US.POLO & CACHAREL, Hinnawi group
Career progression:
Brand manager for 6 branches for US.POLO & 2 for CACHAREL (2017 to 2018)
Notable Achievements:
Growth by 17% YTD 2018
YTD LFL growth by 7%
Black friday decission, LFL growth by 400%
Team building, training & development that brought to the company the success
MASSIMO DUTTI, Alhokair KSA
Career progression:
National Brand manager for 16 branches (JUNE 2014 to 2016)
Key responsibilities:
Implement annual Country Execution plan to achieve corresponding targets
Assigned for fashion retail and deliver monthly KPI’s for all assigned sections(men, women, kids)
Reporting to head of Brand Mangers, Business yearly value of 38 MIO USD IN 2014, manage& lead 14 branches, 26 shop& assistance managers, 54 subordinates.
Monitor, control & ensure merchandising, optimized stock level & healthy rotation, window dressing &cost promotions with trade support funds allocated
Full P&L responsibility including cost of operation, appliances and all other variable costs
Actively manage & facilitate internal relationships related to the business(supply chain,finance,HR & logistics)
Responsible for localization & the ‘MIX & MATCH’ of all assigned platforms (cloth, shoes & accessories) to best fit Saudi market demand
Played a pivotal role in uplifting the team skills & competencies via continuous training & coaching
Notable Achievements:
Grew MASSIMO DUTI KSA business by 30% in YTD 2015 VS 2014
Lead on the kick-off 2 new potential branches & renovation of 3 other existing ones
Built full detailed Customer data base that boosted our customer engagement & brand loyalty
Developed & stabilized MASSIMO DUTTI special products in KSA through variety selection and visibility that grew the range MS by 15%
‘Energize & Engage ‘was my passion to lead & develop the team yield 6 official promotions in a year to managerial positions
ZARA at Azadea group LEBANON
Career progression:
SHOP MANAGER (MAR 2009 –MAY2014)
Key responsibilities:
Ensuring best of class Departmental floor activities, visual merchandising store presentation
Reporting to Brand manager, Business yearly value of 1.5 MIO USD IN 2013, managed a team of 20 employees
Ensure proper implementation of company policies and procedures for operational effectiveness
Manage whole supply & Demand cycle
Synergize the team to work on one objective & one goal to achieve & excel in day to day operations
Mobilize the team to the best interest of operation
Enforce up-selling and cross-selling within the team in order to maximize sales volume and ensure targets are reached
Full P&L responsibility
NOTABLE ACHEIVMENTS:
Consistent yearly growth on sales by (20% to 25%) from 2010 to 2013
Renovation & right selection of the outlet collection that led to 25% growth in MS across Azadea outlets in Lebanon
Remarkable career progression for 9 employees in the team across my years of service
Zara Men Section at Azadea group Kuwait
Career progression:
Assistant Manager MAR2006-JUN2008
Zara Men Section at Azadea group Lebanon
Career progression:
Manager in Training 2004-2006
Emporio Armani at LCCgroup
Career progression:
Salesman 2003-2004
TRAINING ATTENDED AT MASSIMO DUTTI HEAD QUARTER IN SPAIN
brand orientation
product knowledge
seasonally product presentation
buying
TRAINING ATTENDED AT AZADEA GROUP
MDP(managerial development program(MAY 2013)
Problem solving & decision making(June 2012)
Goal & objective settings (Mar 2012)
Train the trainer (Feb 2011)
Advanced communication skills (April 2011)
Retail analysis (May 2010)
Business ethics ( Sep 2010)
PMS (Mar 2009)
Fundamentals of leadership (April 2009)
Coaching & delegating (Sep 2009)
Time management (Mar 2008)
Managing change (June 2008)
Product & fashion knowledge (April 2007)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 28/12/1977
Fluent in ENGLISH-ARABIC
*References Available Upon Request
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