Store Operations Manager
ABYAT
Job Description
ABYAT in Doha is hiring a Store Operations Manager to lead all operations in its large-format retail store. You will drive sales targets, KPI performance, and customer experience while overseeing merchandising, inventory, and team leadership. ABYAT is the largest retail home improvement store in the Middle East with 22,000+ products and is expanding in Qatar.
## Responsibilities
*Operations & Sales*
- Lead and manage daily store operations to ensure smooth execution of all retail activities
- Drive store performance to achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs
- Monitor key metrics: traffic, conversion rate, average basket size, and sales productivity
- Ensure high standards of customer service and handle escalated customer concerns
*Team & Commercial*
- Lead, coach, and develop store teams to achieve performance targets
- Ensure compliance with Visual Merchandising standards and execute promotional campaigns effectively
- Foster a strong commercial mindset with focus on sales growth and customer experience
*Inventory & Supply*
- Oversee inventory levels, stock replenishment, and product availability
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure optimal stock flow
*Cross-Functional Coordination*
- Work with HR, Finance, Marketing, and Commercial teams for smooth store operations
- Monitor store KPIs and prepare performance reports with actionable insights
- Manage store operating expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities
## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, or related field
- 5–8+ years of retail experience, preferably in large-format or multi-category environments
- Proven experience in store management or senior retail leadership roles
- Strong track record in achieving sales targets and driving KPI performance
- Experience in team leadership, coaching, and performance management
- Solid understanding of retail operations, inventory management, and store processes
- Strong analytical skills to interpret sales and operational data
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
## Why This Role Matters
Join ABYAT, the largest home improvement retail destination in the Middle East. You will shape the customer experience in a 22,000 sqm store with 22,000+ products, and play a key role in ABYAT’s expansion across Qatar and the region.
