Store Director – Dubai Mall

Store Director – Dubai Mall Job Overview

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Key Responsibilities

• JOB TITLE: STORE DIRECTOR DUBAI MALL REPORTS TO: RETAIL DIRECTOR LOCATION: DUBAI MALL ORGANISATION UNIT: RETAIL SCOPE OF JOB: The flagship store director oversees all aspects of the business including sales, operations, buying, client development, service, and staff management.
• RESPONSIBILITIES RETAIL MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY Oversees the Deputy Store Director, Head of Client, and Head of Operations, ensuring the management team stays informed, well-trained, and aligned in their approach to leadership.
• Sets the strategic direction for team motivation, leads change management initiatives, and drives results through strong, people-focused management.
• Provides timely, thoughtful and appropriate analysis of business opportunities and the corresponding strategy for the development of the flagship boutique.
• to ensure the Flagship is well supported in achieving its goals.
• Embraces and supports all company initiatives, contests, and programs.
• Full responsibility for P&L, sales goals, and inventory results.

Qualifications and Skills

• Full responsibility for training of staff, communication, and adherence to policy.Maintains active HR notes on team performance; responsible for writing annual evaluations for direct reports and guiding managers on all boutique reviews.Conducts/supervises the monthly touchbase sales coaching process, effectively coaching for optimal results.BUYING & INVENTORY Manages the buying and oversees the preparation, strategy, and execution of the buying.Manages stock for qualitative and quantitative maintenance, respecting best sellers, aged inventory, and MOS guidelines.Stays fully aware of market trends and ensures Floor Managers conduct regular competitive shopping.CLIENT, COMMUNICATIONS & VISUAL MERCHANDISINGActive partner with the Communications Team to organize relevant events that build client relationships and reflect the spirit of the House.Works closely with the VM team to ensure exceptional standards are always respected and new product stories are consistently highlighted.LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENTProven ability to supervise and develop other high-level members of store management.Natural and dynamic leader of a team; driver of sales, enthusiastic, high energy.Ability to motivate and maintain team morale even in challenging circumstances; not afraid of conflict.Good delegator with excellent follow-up skills, but able to truly empower other managers.Kind but effective management style; does not manage by fear or intimidation.Ability and desire to form strong partnerships across the organization; sees the value in others' opinions.EXPERIENCEDemonstrated experience running a high-volume, multi-level flagship store (minimum $50 million in sales and 50 employees).Operationally sound; strategic, open to new ideas, and not fearful of change.Exceptional merchant with previous buying experience and strength in managing the buying process (preferred).REQUIREMENTSImpeccable standards of service and experience with a luxury/quality-seeking clientele.Natural elegance in communication at all levels, with particular experience interacting with high-level company executives and handling frequent store visits.Sensitivity to a multi-cultural environment and experience working with diversity.Great sense of personal style and passion for the brand and its heritage.Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; ability to prioritize effectively.Humble, refined, understated and discreet.Willingness and ability to travel 3/4 weeks annually to Paris.

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