Sample Job Posting Operations Director Dubai, Luxury Fashion

Salary
Negotiable

Town/City
Dubai

Contract Type
Full Time

Job Description

An opportunity with one of the most prestigious luxury multi-brand fashion retailers in Dubai has arisen due to company restructure and growth. Brands including Chloe, Missoni, DVF, Matthew Williamson, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen, Zac Posen and so on bring both local and international customers to store season after season.As Operations Director you will report to the CEO and take ownership of the efficient management of operations in the stores to achieve maximum output and profitability across all functions. You will ensure proper use of resources and deliver the highest levels of customer service, through the effective utilization of the team of circa 160 staff. A focus on immediate support to the UAE region is first and foremost, however the possibility of international support in line with the company’s expansion plans is highly probable.You will require extensive Retail Operations management experience within Fashion in a medium to large organisation. Demonstrate a good understanding of trends and associated industry practices as well as strong communication skills and advanced analytical and problem solving abilities.Experience and/or some understanding of life in Dubai is important.

Date Posted
22/10/2009 11:11:00

Sample Design Management Job

Job Details

Company:
Smart Design
Location:
US – New York, New York
Posted:
October 12, 2009
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Job Level:
Senior Staff
Field:
Industrial Design
Job Functions:
Account Management, Business Development & Sales, Design Management, Marketing & Public Relations
Description
The Business Development Director (BDD) is accountable to the Global Director, Client Services in identifying and delivering highly qualified and consistent streams of revenue for our New York office. The position has two primary areas of focus: business development (70%) and account management (30%). We are seeking a seasoned professional with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design industry with a background in product development, interaction design or brand communications. The ideal candidate will be inquisitive and thoughtful by nature, possess a high level of business acumen, be articulate in all forms of communication, possesses a pleasant and professional demeanor.From a business development perspective, the BDD will be responsible for creating and executing a marketing and new business plan for the CPG category, including household cleaning, personal care, health and wellness products, as well as food and beverage. This includes the establishment of industry target profiles, prospecting, engaging clients, proposal writing / project planning and closing new business opportunities.From an account management perspective, the BDD will work collaboratively with a dynamic and creative team and provide overall account leadership. The BDD will advise the team on how to build long term relationships with senior level executives and position Smart Design as a trusted adviser. The BDD is a relationship success manager who’s responsible for making sure that both client and agency view their relationship as mutually beneficial. About Smart DesignImproving daily life. That’s what Smart Design strives to achieve with each and every design challenge presented. They have developed many iconic products that have withstood the test of time. Through purposeful innovation and design leadership, the company continues to deliver enjoyable and satisfying consumer experiences to people across the globe.Smart Design has a 30-year history of turning insight and innovation into successful consumer products, communications, and brands. Their multidisciplinary approach brings together experts in product, graphic, and interaction design, business factors, engineering, and design research to ensure that its solutions connect with people. Smart Design’s consistent results are delivered by an international staff of 110 – working in teams across offices in New York, San Francisco, and Barcelona.

Luxury &Design Management Club-MIP

Our History:
Design and Luxury Management Club was established in May 2008 at the start of the 29th edition of full time MBA program with the help of MIP staff. The goal was to create a social network by leveraging school’s professors, staff, alumni and students and broaden members’ vision. MIP 30th IMBA students are going to continue what started last year.

Our Objective:
We aim to create a professional social network in the luxury and design industry by leveraging the knowledge and network of the school’s professors, alumni and other social resources. Our members will have the opportunity to develop personal career goals, increase and broaden their knowledge pool and create business opportunities between members and industry corporations.

Our Mission:
We put members’ professional growth as the top priority. Our mission is to help every member who wants to start or further career life in luxury and design industry to maximize their potential and achieve their professional goals.

Our Vision:
Our club will integrate the knowledge and resource in and out of MIP to work as a knowledge center of Luxury and Design industry to the benefit of our members.
Our club will be able to take advantage of club members’ strengths, networks, knowledge and insight, as well as the tools and skills learned from MBA class, to improve the problem solving ability as a club-based team. We will obtain opportunities, like projects with industry companies, with the support of MIP in order to allow club members to combine theory and practice to solve real problems. This will add value to companies by delivering the high quality insight and solutions to the project, and enhance the reputation and heritage of MIP MBA program in Luxury and Design segment.

Members of the club from the 30th MBA :
Alessandro Racco, Anthony Minite, Cem Sokullu, Cinar Ketani, Deniz Birol, Ernesto Ibarra Guajardo, Helena Hong, Javier Carrillo Atanacio, Kathleen Ramey, Ke Xu, Lisa Valiani, Mariano Rigotti, Neeya Jacob, Rui Wang, Shirin Barari Tajani, Walter Mei.

Activities:

• Meetings with alumni who are working in the luxury business
• Conference calls with alumni in other countries
• Business seminars with relevant companies
• Collaboration with other universities
• Other extra curricular activities

Past visiting professionals:

• Prof. Alessandro Brun, Department of Management , Economics and Industrial Engineering - Politecnico di Milano
• Prof. Alessio Marchesi, Department of Management , Economics and Industrial Engineering - Politecnico di Milano
• Tammy Haines, 2007 MBA class, PR Executive at Aston Martin

Past business Seminars:

• Hugo Boss
• Altagamma
• Gucci
• L’Orea
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