Area Operations Manager- DUBAI

Alpine Executive Search Mumbai; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Executive Search Mumbai is seeking an Operations Manager for Dubai's 10+ retail stores. The role centers on store performance, standards, and project readiness for upcoming openings, focusing on setup, logistics, and execution rather than business development.

The candidate will drive operational excellence, lead Store Managers, coordinate inventory with warehousing, and partner with HR to hire and train new teams ahead of launches, ensuring trading readiness and adherence to SOPs and

Qualifications

• 610 years of total retail operations experience, with at least 34 years managing multiple store locations (5+ stores) simultaneously within the UAE/Dubai market.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence, sales performance, and SOP compliance across 10 Dubai stores.
• Lead end-to-end new store openings: pre-opening readiness, setup, IT/POS integration, and launch execution.
• Coach Store Managers, conduct performance reviews, and develop second-line retail leadership.
• Coordinate with warehousing and procurement to optimize stock, minimize waste, and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Performance management

Operational compliance

Team leadership

Inventory & supply chain

Hiring & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Retail Management

Job description

ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY WORKING IN DUBAI MAY APPLY

• The Role Focus: Multi-unit retail operations management, team leadership, P&L execution across 10 plus Showrooms , and operational/project readiness for upcoming store launches (focusing strictly on setup, logistics, and execution rather than business development or real estate acquisition).
• Role & responsibilities :

The Operations Manager will drive operational excellence, sales performance, and standard compliance across an established portfolio of 10 retail stores in Dubai. In addition to daily store optimization, this role will spearhead the operational launch framework and project execution for new store openings, ensuring seamless transition from hand-over to trading readiness.

Preferred candidate profile

Multi-Store Operations (10 plus Showrooms)

• Performance Management: Monitor, analyze, and elevate key performance indicators (KPIs) including sales targets, conversion rates, basket size, and shrinkage across all 10 assigned stores.
• Operational Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual merchandising guidelines, customer service benchmarks, and health & safety regulations.
• Team Leadership: Coach and mentor Store Managers, conduct regular performance reviews, and build robust second-line retail leadership.
• Inventory & Supply Chain: Coordinate closely with warehousing and procurement to optimize stock replenishment, minimize waste/loss, and maintain optimal inventory levels across locations.

New Store Openings (Operational/Execution Focus - Non-BD)

• Pre-Opening Readiness: Manage the end-to-end operational checklist for new store launches once the real estate/lease is secured (No Business Development or leasing duties).
• Setup & Logistics: Oversee store fit-out coordination, initial stock deployment, equipment setup, IT/POS system integration, and visual merchandising alignment.
• Hiring & Training: Partner with HR to recruit, onboard, and train new store teams ahead of launch dates.
• Launch Execution: Direct soft/grand opening operational execution, ensuring smooth public onboarding and adherence to launch timelines and budgets.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 610 years of total retail operations experience, with at least 34 years managing multiple store locations (5+ stores) simultaneously within the UAE/Dubai market.
• Skills: Strong financial acumen (P&L management), exceptional project management for store launches, and deep knowledge of UAE retail logistics and labor rules.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Availability: Currently based in Dubai with a valid UAE driving license.