Retail Area Manager

AlFahim HQ; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail organization in Dubai is seeking an experienced Area Manager – Retail to oversee multiple retail stores within the region. The ideal candidate will drive sales performance, ensure operational excellence, and manage store teams while maintaining brand standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role and possess strong leadership, analytical skills, and retail operations knowledge. This role offers an opportunity to lead teams and make a significant impact on store performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as an Area Manager in Retail.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, sales, and visual merchandising.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple locations and priorities.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of multiple retail stores in the assigned area.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets, KPIs, and profitability goals.
• Monitor store performance and implement action plans.
• Ensure implementation of company policies and brand standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and retail teams.
• Conduct store visits, audits, and performance reviews.
• Analyze sales reports, inventory levels, and shrinkage.

Skills

Multi-store operations management

Sales & KPI management

Team leadership and training

Inventory & stock control

Customer experience management

Strategic planning and execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Retail POS systems

Job description

Area Manager – Retail

Experience Required

Minimum 4 years as an Area Manager (Retail Background mandatory)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Area Manager – Retail to oversee and manage multiple retail stores within the assigned region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales performance, ensuring operational excellence, managing store teams, and maintaining brand standards across all locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily operations of multiple retail stores within the assigned area
• Achieve and exceed sales targets, KPIs, and profitability goals
• Monitor store performance and implement action plans for improvement
• Ensure consistent implementation of company policies, procedures, and brand standards
• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and retail teams
• Conduct regular store visits, audits, and performance reviews
• Analyze sales reports, inventory levels, and shrinkage
• Coordinate with merchandising, marketing, HR, and logistics teams
• Handle escalated customer complaints and operational issues
• Support new store openings and staff training initiatives

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience as an Area Manager in Retail
• Strong understanding of retail operations, sales, and visual merchandising
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple locations and priorities
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and retail POS systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field (preferred)

Key Skills

• Multi-store operations management
• Sales & KPI management
• Team leadership and training
• Inventory & stock control
• Customer experience management
• Strategic planning and execution