12 Oct
Asterix Communications
Abu Dhabi
Position
Job Purpose
The CRM Manager will be responsible for creating, implementing, and analyzing Dior's clienteling programs to support the business.
The candidate will be in charge of the department's training and communication with retail boutiques, including hosting business review and training calls.
The individual will partner closely with stakeholders from Retail Communications, Training, E-commerce, Merchandising, IT, Events, PR, and the Central CRM teams.
Tasks And Responsibilities
CLIENT PROGRAMS
- Oversee all boutique level clienteling programs and execute strategies outlined by Central CRM including client growth strategies, capture retention initiatives, etc.
- Create and lead local clienteling actions to promote best-in-class CRM practices that drive revenue and promote client retention and growth
- Oversee e-clienteling programs in partnership with the local call center and e-commerce teams such as : identifying outreach opportunities and gifting strategies, decreasing return rate, increasing repeat shoppers, etc.
- Efficiently prioritize execution of projects to meet deadlines and set objectives
- Proactively handle the project roadmaps and suggest initiatives to improve the CRM programs
- Oversee the ambassadors' program by hosting calls, deck development and managing lesson plans
Applications, systems & tools
- Oversee roll-out, adoption and training of internal clienteling applications across all retail teams
- Partner cross-functionally to collect needs and best practices and outline prioritizes for app development roadmap
- Partner with Central CRM &; IT to lead evolution pilot programs and change management for system updates
- Partner with local and Central IT team to troubleshoot and investigate technical issues
Communication
- Lead the department's communication for the retail teams
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with other departments and cross functional partners to facilitate clienteling topics across multiple communication channels
- Facilitate CRM actions and communications for retail store openings / closure in partnership with the local Events and Central CRM teams
Onboarding & training
- Develop training roadmap, materials and guides for clienteling tools and systems
- Partner with Retail Training and Retail Communications to facilitate new hire trainings across all boutiques for retail managers and sellers
- Hold regular monthly retail onboarding calls for new hires and ad hoc calls for store openings
- Host bi-weekly retail training refreshers to further develop the team's clienteling mindset
Skills And Competencies
- Strong project management skills with ability to follow-through and prioritize (able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines)
- Proactively coordinate projects and suggest initiatives to improve the CRM programs
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written (strong interpersonal skills)
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to make autonomous decisions in a timely manner
- Ability to demonstrate patience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Profile
- Must be an Arabic Speaker.
- Similar previous experience as CRM Manager in Luxury Retail is a must.
- Experience in managing in-boutique events.
- Experience in training team members on CRM tools and ensuring successful implementation.
Please note that the position is based in our Abu Dhabi Boutique.
Additional information
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- 5 years of experience in a similar position as CRM Manager in Luxury Retail is a must
- Experience in clienteling, developing / driving initiatives / adopting internal client applications and systems
- Experience presenting in large groups and developing presentation materials
- Experience working with client data, understanding KPIs and running reports
- Knowledge of current best practices in the industry
- Experience is luxury retail a plus
- Experience with Salesforce, Adobe a plus
- Experience planning, creating and driving processes
▶️ CRM Manager - Arabic Speaker - Abu Dhabi
🖊️ Asterix Communications
📍 Abu Dhabi