Store Manager Abu Dhabi

Liwa Trading Enterprises LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium retail company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead the transformation of its customer experience. Candidates should have over 3 years in premium retail leadership, preferably in the Affordable Luxury sector, with strong Arabic skills. The role focuses on delivering exceptional service, managing commercial performance, and building elite teams.

Benefits

Attractive performance-based bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in premium retail leadership.
• Experience managing an Affordable Luxury or Premium Fashion store.

Responsibilities

• Drive a service culture in premium retail.
• Manage commercial performance and KPIs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Experience in premium retail management

Fluent Arabic language skills

Customer service excellence

Job description

HIRING NOW – ELITE STORE MANAGERS & ASSISTANT STORE MANAGERS - Abu Dhabi

Experience in Affordable Luxury / Premium Fashion Essential

Western Market Experience a Strong Advantage

We’re expanding our Elite Service Team at LIWA, and we want top-tier talent to join us on this exciting journey. With Les100ciels and Panier des Sens recently added to our premium brand portfolio and several new brands on the horizon, we’re also elevating the customer experience at flagship GANT locations to align with the brand’s evolving global positioning.

Remuneration is upgraded too with an attractive performance-based bonus scheme.

Requirements:

• 1+ year Experience managing an Affordable Luxury or Premium Fashion store — as a Store Manager. Western market experience preferred.
• 3+ year Experience and great command over Arabic language and experience in UAE/ GCC markets as Store Manager managing Affordable Luxury or Premium Fashion store
• 3+ year Experience managing an Affordable Luxury or Premium Fashion store — as an Assistant Store Manager. Western market experience preferred.
• (e.g. Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Nautica, Massimo Dutti, Boss)

We’re Upgrading. Are You the Elite Talent We’re Looking For?

GANT is entering a bold new chapter in the Middle East, and we’re looking for a Store Manager to lead our transformation in one of our key locations — Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

This isn’t just about managing a store — it’s about redefining what premium retail means in 2025 and beyond. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service, building elite teams, and leading with precision and personality, you could be exactly who we’re looking for.

Key Responsibilities:

• A service culture where personalization meets premium retail
• Full ownership of commercial performance, KPIs, and P&L
• A high-performing team culture built on coaching, accountability, and ambition
• Cross-functional collaboration with Buying, VM, and Marketing — because we win as one brand
• Best-in-class execution, grooming standards, and product storytelling

Ideal Candidate:

• Have 3+ years of premium retail leadership experience (e.g. Lacoste, Tommy, Nautica, etc.)
• Have prior experience working in European retail markets — and understand what true premium retail feels like
• Live and breathe luxury customer service and loyalty-building
• Are numbers-driven, goal-oriented, and commercially sharp
• Can coach and elevate talent to peak performance
• Represent themselves and the brand with polish, style, and confidence.