UAE - Manager

Apple; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Manager for its store in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you will lead, coach, and develop a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will actively participate in customer interactions and drive the achievement of performance goals.

Candidates should have experience leading in retail, be proficient in English, and be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Apple fosters an inclusive culture that supports diversity and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Experience leading teams in retail or related fields.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive business and store performance goals.
• Engage in floor leadership and customer interactions.
• Address team and customer concerns.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Analytical decision making

Communication skills

Job description

Summary

Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. We believe inclusion is a shared responsibility and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

As a Manager at an Apple Store, you lead, coach, and develop a team who delivers exceptional customer experiences. You prioritize actively participating in customer interactions with team members throughout the store to achieve performance goals and business priorities.

A Manager is responsible for driving the performance of key goals within assigned areas of the store, in addition to company priorities. You work alongside and collaborate with others to execute strategy and deliver on Apple’s goals.

Description

Lead a team, developing and empowering each team member to learn, grow, and achieve performance and developmental goals.

Assist with recruiting, training, developing, and retaining a diverse, high‑performing team.

Actively participate in Floor Leadership by interacting with team members and customers throughout the store, modeling what good looks like, and making sure that business priorities are met and exceptional customer service is delivered.

Address customer and team member concerns and escalations, and partner with leadership and key business or People partners when appropriate.

Drive business priorities and achieve store performance goals by planning and executing operational strategies within assigned functional areas.

Maintain and uphold company policies and procedures, and protect all company assets, including confidential business, customer, team member, and financial information.

Perform other tasks as needed.

Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn.

Demonstrate Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.

Be a role model for inclusive leadership behaviors and build, develop, and retain diverse teams.

Take action to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• You should:
• Be available to work a schedule based on business needs that may include nights, weekends, and public holidays in the retail store, and reliably attend work as scheduled, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations.
• Be proficient in written and spoken English (sign language supported).
• Have experience leading others in retail, sales, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• You can:
• Exceed goals successfully, and persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Follow through on commitments and establish mechanisms to encourage others to do the same.
• Instill trust within the team and operate with a high level of integrity.
• Make timely and sound decisions by asking questions and using analytics, experience, and judgement.
• Communicate with excellence, and tailor your communication style to different audiences.
• Develop others through mentorship, coaching, and effective feedback.
• Provide support and guide others through challenges while remaining calm in a fast‑paced and constantly changing retail environment.
• Resolve conflict and settle differences in productive ways.

At Apple, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace.

Role Number: 200670804-1319