Assistant Area Operations Manager (Fashion & Accessories)

Quest Search & Selection

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Type: Full Time

About Us:

Quest Search and Selection are partnering with a lifestyle luxury goods retailer with an established footprint in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain. This retailer has a diverse portfolio featuring over 100+ international prestigious brands.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Area Operations Manager to lead and drive the success of multiple luxury retail stores across the UAE and Oman for a renowned luxury brand in Fashion & Accessories. This role requires a leader with exceptional operational expertise, a solid understanding of luxury retail (preferred), and the ability to inspire and guide teams across various locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily operations for 9 stores in the UAE and 2 stores in Oman, ensuring all locations uphold the brand’s luxury retail standards.

Lead and mentor store managers, provide ongoing training, and oversee recruitment and succession planning to build a high-performance team.

Provide continuous training and development to ensure teams are proficient in product knowledge, luxury customer service, and sales techniques.

Ensure compliance with the brand standards, visual merchandising guidelines, and operational procedures.

Set and achieve sales targets and KPIs, drive regional profitability, and collaborate with store managers to boost performance and foster growth.

Ensure a premium customer experience, manage VIP relationships, and resolve escalated issues with professionalism.

Oversee inventory and stock levels, work with merchandising to ensure product mix and displays meet brand standards.

Prepare reports on sales and operations, manage budgets, and use financial data to drive growth and address concerns.

Requirements:

Experience and Skills Required:

Minimum of 3 years in a multi-site retail management role, with a strong background in luxury fashion and accessories.

Passionate about luxury retail and maintaining high standards.

Strong leadership and people management abilities.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Willingness to travel frequently between the UAE and Oman.

Salary:

AED 18,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Application Information:

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@questsearch.com.