Area Manager

Van Cleef & Arpels; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Cleef & Arpels is seeking a dynamic luxury retail leader to oversee a portfolio of boutiques in the UAE. You will mentor Boutique Managers, drive commercial performance and uphold the Maison's standards of client experience.

Reporting to the Retail Director UAE, you will translate market insights into strategic actions, coach teams, and build lasting relationships with VIP clients while leading cross-functional collaboration across the network.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in luxury retail, including managing multiple boutiques or retail locations.
• Passionate about leading people and developing high-performing teams.
• Commercially driven leader with strong business acumen and the ability to translate business insights into strategic action.
• Thrives in a client-centric environment and builds meaningful relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Driving sustainable sales growth across your boutique portfolio.
• Coaching, developing and inspiring Boutique Managers to build engaged and high-performing teams.
• Defining and implementing strategic action plans to optimize sales performance and operational efficiency.
• Championing exceptional client experiences while strengthening client acquisition, loyalty and long-term relationships with VIP and High Jewelry clientele.
• Ensuring compliance with Maison standards, visual merchandising guidelines and operational excellence across all boutiques.
• Managing boutique performance through KPI analysis, business insights and market trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support commercial initiatives and contribute to the long-term success of the Maison.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Client relationship management

Team development

Job description

Who are we?

A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates exceptional craftsmanship, creativity and excellence. Our Maison is looking for passionate leaders who inspire teams, drive business performance and contribute to delivering an exceptional client experience while preserving the values and savoir-faire of the Maison.

At Van Cleef & Arpels, you will be surrounded by talented experts who are committed to excellence and continuous innovation. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and believe that collaboration, inclusion and curiosity are key to shaping the future of our Maison.

Are you a good match?

You have significant experience in luxury retail, including managing multiple boutiques or retail locations, and you are passionate about leading people and developing high-performing teams.

You are a commercially driven leader with strong business acumen and the ability to translate business insights into strategic action. You thrive in a client-centric environment and naturally build meaningful relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Recognized for your leadership and communication skills, you inspire others through coaching, collaboration and accountability. Adaptable and solution-oriented, you enjoy working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment while maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

What are we expecting from you?

Reporting to the Retail Director UAE, you will lead a portfolio of boutiques, driving commercial performance while ensuring operational excellence and an exceptional client experience across the network.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Driving sustainable sales growth and achieving business objectives across your boutique portfolio.
• Coaching, developing and inspiring Boutique Managers to build engaged and high-performing teams.
• Defining and implementing strategic action plans to optimize sales performance and operational efficiency.
• Championing exceptional client experiences while strengthening client acquisition, loyalty and long-term relationships with VIP and High Jewelry clientele.
• Ensuring compliance with Maison standards, visual merchandising guidelines and operational excellence across all boutiques.
• Managing boutique performance through KPI analysis, business insights and market trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support commercial initiatives and contribute to the long-term success of the Maison.

More than a role… We recruit for a career!

By joining the Maison, you will become part of a nurturing environment where learning, development and internal mobility are encouraged. At Van Cleef & Arpels, we are committed to supporting your growth and helping you build a long-term career within the Maison and the Richemont Group.

The Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes an initial conversation with the Talent Acquisition team, followed by interviews with the Retail Director and HR Team.