Manager - Csr & Sustainability
Contract type :Permanent
Availability :Full time
Job description
"Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents.
Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com
Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie's Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc..
The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades."
Objective:
The Manager - CSR & Sustainability will be responsible for executing CSR programs and supporting sustainability initiatives aligned with the organization's priorities. The role involves hands-on program management, data tracking, compliance support, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of initiatives that create social and environmental value.
Key Responsibility:
Program Implementation
The ideal Manager - CSR & Sustainability in a retail company should have 5-7 years of progressive experience in CSR/Sustainability. Proven success in driving high level cross functional collaboration, enhancing customer engagement, and achieving & exceeding sales KPI targets for stores.
Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com
Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie's Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc..
The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades."
Objective:
The Manager - CSR & Sustainability will be responsible for executing CSR programs and supporting sustainability initiatives aligned with the organization's priorities. The role involves hands-on program management, data tracking, compliance support, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of initiatives that create social and environmental value.
Key Responsibility:
Program Implementation
- Manage on-ground execution of CSR projects in areas such as education, health, environment, and community development.
- Coordinate with partner NGOs and vendors for project delivery and documentation.
- Track project milestones, budgets, and ensure timely reporting of outcomes.
- Support sustainability initiatives like energy and waste audits, green office practices, and awareness campaigns.
- Collect and analyze data for environmental KPIs and ESG reporting.
- Maintain communication with implementation partners, vendors, and relevant government bodies.
- Support internal stakeholder alignment and facilitate employee volunteer programs.
- Ensure documentation and reporting aligned with Companies Act CSR guidelines.
- Assist in impact assessments, monitoring frameworks, and audit documentation.
- Compile updates, case studies, and success stories for internal communication and sustainability reports.
- Assist in organizing CSR events, drives, and awareness campaigns.
The ideal Manager - CSR & Sustainability in a retail company should have 5-7 years of progressive experience in CSR/Sustainability. Proven success in driving high level cross functional collaboration, enhancing customer engagement, and achieving & exceeding sales KPI targets for stores.