Flagship Boutique Manager

Foreground LLC; Dubai; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retail group in the UAE seeks a Flagship Boutique Manager to drive operations in a prestigious boutique. The role involves leading a team to deliver exceptional client experiences while managing P&L and ensuring compliance with brand standards. Ideal candidates will possess extensive luxury retail experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage high-profile clientele.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in retail management, with 3+ years in luxury.
• Deep understanding of premium customer behaviors and retail trends.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the boutique P&L, including sales targets and budget planning.
• Drive overall client journey and ensure memorable service experiences.
• Lead and develop a team of sales advisors and support staff.

Skills

Clienteling strategies

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Retail management

Analytical skills

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a leading luxury retail group in the UAE to appoint a Flagship Boutique Manager to lead the operations of one of the brands most prestigious locations.

This is a key leadership position responsible for translating the brands heritage into a seamless retail experience. The ideal candidate will combine operational excellence with refined client service standards leading a team that reflects the sophistication attention to detail and commitment to excellence expected of a flagship destination.

Role Overview:

The Flagship Boutique Manager will serve as the ambassador of the brand within the most visible boutique responsible for ensuring best-in-class client experience overseeing all store functions and upholding high commercial standards. This role goes beyond routine retail management and demands a leader who embodies the values of luxury understands regional market nuances and knows how to nurture a team that performs with pride and precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full boutique P&L including sales targets budget planning and cost control
• Drive the overall client journey ensuring personalized and memorable service experiences
• Lead a team of sales advisors supervisors and support staff with clarity and consistency
• Implement brand directives on visual merchandising store layout and seasonal presentations
• Analyze sales data client behavior and team performance to inform decision-making
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPs safety standards and loss prevention practices
• Act as the key point of contact for internal departments including merchandising marketing and training
• Represent the boutique in management meetings contributing operational insights and team feedback
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement staff development and customer excellence

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in retail management ideally with 3 years in a luxury flagship environment
• Demonstrated success in managing boutique teams clienteling strategies and luxury sales growth
• Deep understanding of premium customer behaviors retail trends and experiential retailing
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; able to inspire coach and challenge teams
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic or French is a plus
• Presentable articulate and naturally confident in engaging with high-profile clientele