✨ AI Summary
The Retail Director will be responsible for leading and managing boutiques in the UAE and beyond, reporting to the CEO. Key responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the business such as people management, finance, stock management, CRM, training, operational excellence, and customer service. The role requires acting as a Brand Ambassador, building strong relationships, and adding new brands to the portfolio.
Essential criteria include experience in Retail Project Management, negotiation with malls and real estate management, and a proven track record in luxury retail, specifically in the perfume industry, with at least 5 years of experience. The candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills, and the ability to lead and manage teams effectively to drive business performance.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of experience in luxury retail, ideally within the perfume industry, with a proven track record in designing and executing successful retail strategies and projects. Experience in mall negotiations and real estate management is essential. Strong analytical, numerical, and people management skills are required, along with evidence of successfully leading teams and driving business on the shop floor. Luxury fragrances retail management experience in the UAE and experience within a premium/luxury brand are mandatory.
Description
Reporting to the CEO-OBS LifestyleResponsibilities:To successfully lead and manage the boutiques within United Arab Emirates and out UAE.Oversee all aspects of the business: people management, finance, stock management, CRM, training, operational excellence, and customer serviceThe significance of Retail Project Management, along with prior negotiation experience in dealings with malls and real estate management, is regarded as one of the essential criteriaAct as a Brand Ambassador for the brand and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersAdding new brands in the portfolio inline with retail brand guidelinesGrow and develop a team of Store Managers via effective leadershipAchieve the business targets in accordance with the General ManagerManage the business as per the brand and company guidelines.Luxury Fragrances Retail management experience in the United Arab Emirates is a mustExperience within a premium/luxury brand is a mustMust have strong analytical and numerical skillsEvidence of successfully leading and managing teams and driving business on the shop floor.Key Skills & QualificationExperience: 5+ years of experience in Luxury Retail, ideally gained in the be perfume industry with a proven track record in designing and executing successful retail strategies/Projects.Package offered: competitive