Talat Qaddoura

Objective
Summary
Skills
Experience
Seeking a position as a Brand Management /General Retail Manager with World Class Retail and brands shops in Qatar, utilizing my over 10 years of experience in the retail and management industry.
An experienced professional general Retail Manager with a proven track record of increasing sales and exceeding customer expectations. Adept at providing exceptional customer service, knowledgeable about fashion, furniture, and accessories. Skilled in managing teams and providing proper orientation and development to employees.
• Knowledgeableinfashionbrands, •ProjectManagementfurniture,and accessories • Multitask and prioritize work
• Customer service-oriented • Profit Management
• Strong sales and negotiation skills principles Microsoft Office Suite. of
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General Retail Manager, Elite Group (Doha, Qatar) Oct 2021 -Jun 2023
• Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, and performing services for customers.
• Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
• Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
• Plan budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns.
• Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and
that it functions as advertised.
• Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and
budget departments.
• Keep records of purchases, sales, and requisitions.
• Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns and sales promotions, and
prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy.

Education and Training
Core Competitors
Showroom Manager, Tivoli Group (Doha, Qatar) March 2016 - Oct 2021
• Sold fabrics, curtains, wallpapers, wall coverings, wall cladding, furniture, flooring, and carpets.
• Demonstrated product knowledge to clients and provided design solutions that met their needs.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and customer satisfaction.
• Maintained accurate records of sales and inventory levels.
• Contributed to the overall success of the team by achieving sales targets
and participating in training and development sessions.
Showroom Sales Manager, Cortefiel -Armada Group (Doha, Qatar) Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
• Establish relationships with clients, designers, and vendors to ensure successful product launches.
• Manage the daily operations of the fashion showroom, including staff scheduling, inventory control, customer service, and merchandising.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, customer feedback, and sales data to identify areas for improvement.
• Plan and coordinate fashion shows, presentations, and special events.
• Oversee the selection of merchandise for the showroom, ensuring quality
and on-trend styles.
• Maintain a high level of visual presentation standards in the showroom. • Train, motivate, and guide showroom staff to ensure a positive work
environment and productivity.
• Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to promote the
showroom’s products and services.
• Develop plans to maximize profits through cost control and expense
management.
• College Diploma Interior Design, Pioneer Academy, Amman-Jordan • High school, Al Mutran School, Amman, Jordan
• AutoCAD, Pioneer Academy, Amman-Jordan
• AutoCAD 3D, Pioneer Academy, Amman-Jordan • 3D Max, Pioneer Academy, Amman-Jordan
• Comprehensive knowledge of design process, furniture and fashion systems • Ability to deliver compelling and persuasive sales presentations.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build rapport and trust. • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. • Fluent in Arabic and very good in English.

General Retail Manager, Elite Group (Doha, Qatar) Oct 2021 -Jun 2023
• Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, and performing services for customers.
• Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
• Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
• Plan budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns.
• Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and
that it functions as advertised.
• Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and
budget departments.
• Keep records of purchases, sales, and requisitions.
• Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns and sales promotions, and
prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy.

Education and Training
Core Competitors
Showroom Manager, Tivoli Group (Doha, Qatar) March 2016 - Oct 2021
• Sold fabrics, curtains, wallpapers, wall coverings, wall cladding, furniture, flooring, and carpets.
• Demonstrated product knowledge to clients and provided design solutions that met their needs.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and customer satisfaction.
• Maintained accurate records of sales and inventory levels.
• Contributed to the overall success of the team by achieving sales targets
and participating in training and development sessions.
Showroom Sales Manager, Cortefiel -Armada Group (Doha, Qatar) Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
• Establish relationships with clients, designers, and vendors to ensure successful product launches.
• Manage the daily operations of the fashion showroom, including staff scheduling, inventory control, customer service, and merchandising.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, customer feedback, and sales data to identify areas for improvement.
• Plan and coordinate fashion shows, presentations, and special events.
• Oversee the selection of merchandise for the showroom, ensuring quality
and on-trend styles.
• Maintain a high level of visual presentation standards in the showroom. • Train, motivate, and guide showroom staff to ensure a positive work
environment and productivity.
• Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to promote the
showroom’s products and services.
• Develop plans to maximize profits through cost control and expense
management

• College Diploma Interior Design, Pioneer Academy, Amman-Jordan • High school, Al Mutran School, Amman, Jordan
• AutoCAD, Pioneer Academy, Amman-Jordan
• AutoCAD 3D, Pioneer Academy, Amman-Jordan • 3D Max, Pioneer Academy, Amman-Jordan
• Comprehensive knowledge of design process, furniture and fashion systems • Ability to deliver compelling and persuasive sales presentations.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build rapport and trust. • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. • Fluent in Arabic and very good in English