Area Retail Sales Manager

ANTA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ANTA is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee multiple retail stores in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving sales growth. You will be responsible for ensuring outstanding customer experiences, mentoring store teams, and analyzing performance metrics to implement improvements. If you're adaptable and results-driven, this role offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail management experience overseeing multiple stores.
• Strong leadership skills capable of inspiring diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance and operations of multiple retail stores.
• Lead and mentor Store Managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Monitor retail metrics and develop action plans for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Retail Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the performance and operations of multiple ANTA retail stores in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, ensuring each store meets sales targets and provides an outstanding customer experience.
• Lead, mentor, and support Store Managers and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture and maintaining high morale across all store staff.
• Monitor key retail metrics (sales revenue, footfall, conversion rate, average transaction value, etc.) for each store, analyze performance trends, and develop action plans to drive improvement where needed.
• Ensure consistent execution of ANTA's brand standards in visual merchandising, store layout, and service quality across all locations.
• Coordinate and execute new store opening plans, including recruitment of store staff, training (in partnership with the Retail Trainer), store setup, and grand opening marketing activities.
• Identify operational challenges or opportunities across stores (such as inventory management, loss prevention, or process inefficiencies) and implement solutions to improve overall operational efficiency and profitability.
• Serve as the communication bridge between the store teams and the regional/head office, providing regular updates on store performance, market feedback, and any issues, while also cascading company directives and initiatives to store teams.
• Work closely with merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and product assortment in each store, aligned with sales trends and local consumer demand.
• Ensure compliance in all stores with company policies, procedures, and UAE local regulations, maintaining a safe and positive work environment for employees and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management or a related field.
• 5+ years of retail management experience, including experience overseeing multiple store locations as an Area Manager, District Manager, or similar level.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and operational excellence in a retail environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills; capable of inspiring teams and developing talent across diverse groups of employees.
• Solid understanding of retail KPIs and hands-on experience using data analysis to guide decision-making and improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills to handle multi-store oversight and new store launch projects.
• Fluency in English with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly adaptable, results-driven, and hands-on approach able to thrive in a startup environment by building processes from the ground up and rolling up your sleeves when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience opening new retail stores or launching a retail brand in a new market.
• Familiarity with the UAE/GCC retail landscape and consumer behaviors.
• Proficiency in Arabic is a significant advantage.
• Passion for sports and an understanding of athletic apparel/footwear retail trends.