Role Description The Retail Director is a part-time, hybrid role based in Manama, with flexibility for some work from home. This role oversees the retail strategy and operations for Bay Collective, including merchandise planning, store performance, and alignment of retail initiatives with the broader brand and club objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing retail teams, setting sales targets, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring an excellent customer experience across physical and digital touchpoints. The Retail Director will coordinate inventory and supply processes, optimize store layouts, and collaborate with marketing and operations to drive revenue and brand visibility. The role also includes budget oversight, reporting on financial performance, and implementing continuous improvements in retail processes and standards.
Qualifications
- Strong retail leadership experience, with the ability to oversee merchandise planning, store performance, and customer experience.
- Proven team management skills, including coaching, performance oversight, and building collaborative, inclusive retail environments.
- Demonstrated success in sales, with experience setting targets, analyzing sales data, and implementing strategies to drive revenue growth.
- Operations management skills, including inventory control, process optimization, and coordination across store and online channels.
- Budgeting and financial management capabilities, with experience developing and managing retail budgets and reporting on profitability.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and leadership.
- Experience in sports, entertainment, or lifestyle retail environments is beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Comfort working in a hybrid set-up based in Manama, with flexibility to adjust to event schedules and match days.
