General Manager – Homegrown Luxury Fashion Brand

Charterhouse Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury brand in Dubai is seeking a visionary General Manager to lead strategic transformation and expansion across the GCC Markets. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of experience in senior leadership roles within the luxury fashion or retail sector. Responsibilities include driving brand growth, overseeing operational excellence, and leading initiatives in retail and digital platforms. Frequent travel across the UAE and GCC is necessary.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of at least 6 years in senior leadership roles.
• Experience in luxury fashion or retail sector.
• Deep understanding of GCC market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Drive brand growth and oversee operational excellence.
• Lead expansion initiatives across retail, wholesale, and digital platforms.
• Report directly to the Owner and deliver sustainable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Fashion production knowledge

E-commerce development

Job description

Job details Location: Dubai | Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Benefits | Job Type: Permanent | Discipline: Retail & Hospitality | Sales & Marketing | Reference: 53566 | Posted: about 12 hours ago

Job description

Charterhouse is working exclusively with a homegrown luxury brand with a rich heritage and a reputation for excellence in craftsmanship. Our client is looking to hire a visionary General Manager to lead its strategic transformation and expansion plans across the GCC Markets.

About the role

The General Manager role offers a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the company’s strategic direction and overall performance. The role will be responsible for driving brand growth, overseeing operational excellence, and leading expansion initiatives across retail, wholesale, and digital platforms. The General Manager will report directly to the Owner and will be expected to deliver sustainable growth while maintaining the brand’s premium positioning. A solid understanding of fashion production is required for this role which will oversee all aspects from design, sourcing, production and distribution.

About you

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience from the luxury fashion or retail sector, with a deep understanding of the GCC market dynamics. A proven track record of at least 6 years in senior leadership roles, particularly General Manager/Director level is essential. The role demands a forward-thinking leader who can align the business with evolving retail strategies, including digital and e-commerce development. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a need for regular travel within the UAE and across the GCC markets.