District Manager - UAE

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is hiring a District Manager to lead business and operations across multiple stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You will drive sales, people and store standards, building a high-performing leadership team and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

This role covers 6–10 owned stores with $15M–$35M annual volume, requires travel and a five‑day work week. Bachelor’s degree and 3+ direct reports experience are required, with English proficiency to liaise with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience.
• Retail experience leading 3+ direct reports and a team of 30 people.
• Language: English to converse with business partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive and own store level performance including sales and productivity targets.
• Deliver best-in-class customer experience that is fast, friendly and easy.
• Elevate visual merchandising with high standards and brand-aligned floor sets.
• Oversee workforce allocation and manage payroll within store budgets.
• Manage and analyse retail KPIs and drive operational excellence.
• Lead, inspire and develop a diverse stores leadership team.
• Activate ANF culture and values in store teams.

Skills

Store leadership

People management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Payroll systems

Retail software

Job description

Job Description:

The District Manager serves as the Business & Operational leader across multiple store locations. They collaborate withHomeoffice partners, peers &supervisorgiving market insights to optimizeRegionalstrategy’sto drive optimal business performance.

They lead and develop a diverse, multi layered stores team, fostering an exceptional in-store consumer experience that drives measurable results They are responsible forleadership and execution of all store management, talent management, operational processes, and business deliverables.

This district covers both Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

SCOPE/SPAN

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

WORK SCHEDULE

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

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: Specific to each country where the need is and the 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 brandin partnership withkey functions such as Store Operations,Location Planning, Supply Chain H&S and AP

• Deliver abest in classcustomer experience that is fast, friendly and easy

• Elevate visual merchandising (forms, in store standards and visual coherence) ensuring high standards of visual updates and floor sets with execution aligned to brand strategy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES(cont.)

• Oversee workforce allocation to meet targets effectively, managing payroll within store budgets

• Manage andanalyseretail KPIs, maintaining a relentless focus on operational excellence within store operations.

• Collaboration with Key business partners to solve district needs withurgencyHR, AP, H& & Maintenance, Recruiting

• Lead, inspire and develop a diverse and empowered multi layered stores leadership team

• Maintain store staffing levels while actively engaging, developing, and promotingtop talent individuals

• Cultivate a high-performance team culture , actively developing diverse and empowered talent to ensure a robust pipeline for future growth

• 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 deliveringstand outstore experiences and customer service leveraging retail best practices

• Pro-actively identifies opportunities for growth and improvement, is always curious and pushing boundaries.

• Ability to identify talent, develop others, succession plan and promote candidates based on results

• Proven expertise in motivating, influencing and inspiring their 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

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.