District Manager - UAE

Hollister Fashion LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollister Fashion LLC is looking for a District Manager to oversee 6-10 owned and operated stores in the United Arab Emirates, covering Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have retail management experience and a proven track record in achieving sales and operational excellence.

The role requires strong leadership to inspire a diverse team, elevate customer experience, and implement effective strategies for visual merchandising and workforce management. Travel is required and a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Required retail experience managing a large team.
• Ability to analyze and manage retail KPIs.
• Experience in multi-unit management in specialty retail.

Responsibilities

• Drive store performance and sales targets.
• Deliver excellent customer experiences.
• Elevate visual merchandising standards and execution.
• Manage payroll and workforce allocation.
• Collaborate with key business partners to meet district needs.

Skills

Retail experience leading 3+ direct reports

Business-minded with ability to drive results

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Proven expertise in delivering customer service

Strong communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience

Job description

Scope / Span

Manages 6-10 owned & operated stores with annual volume ranging between $15M-$35M.

Location

This district covers both Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Work Schedule

District Managers are required to work five days per week. They may also work additional hours or days during peak holiday periods and some weekends. Travel is required.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience.
• Retail experience leading 3+ direct reports and a team of 30 people.
• Preferred experience in multi‑unit management in specialty retail.
• Language: ability to speak to business partners in English.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive and own store level performance, including sales and productivity targets, through retail operational excellence by brand in partnership with key functions such as Store Operations, Location Planning, Supply Chain, H&S and AP.
• Deliver a best in class customer experience that is fast, friendly and easy.
• Elevate visual merchandising, ensuring high standards of visual updates and floor sets with execution aligned to brand strategy.
• Oversee workforce allocation to meet targets effectively, managing payroll within store budgets.
• Manage and analyse retail KPIs, maintaining a relentless focus on operational excellence within store operations.
• Collaborate with key business partners (HR, AP, H&S, Maintenance, Recruiting) to solve district needs with urgency.
• Lead, inspire and develop a diverse and empowered multi‑layered stores leadership team, maintain staffing levels while actively engaging, developing, and promoting top talent.
• Activate ANF culture and values in store teams to drive engagement and motivation.

Leadership Competencies

• Business‑minded with the ability to drive results.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Proven expertise in delivering standout store experiences and customer service leveraging retail best practices.
• Pro‑actively identifies opportunities for growth and improvement, is curiously pushing boundaries.
• Ability to identify talent, develop others, succession plan and promote candidates based on results.
• Proven expertise in motivating, influencing and inspiring team, stakeholders and functional partners.
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently with autonomy.

Performance Metrics

• Business KPIs – Sales, Comps, AUR, ATV, Conversion, Omni‑channel.
• People – Staffing, Retention, Performance management, Talent management.
• Qualitative – Secret shop, Store experience, Internal audit.
• Expense – Asset protection, Payroll, Relocation, Compliance.
• Presentation – Floor set completion, Replenishment, Visual standards.

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