District Manager - UAE

The District Manager serves as the Business & Operational leader across multiple store locations. They collaborate with Home office partners, peers & supervisor giving market insights to optimize Regional strategy's to drive optimal business performance.   

They lead and develop a diverse, multi layered stores team, fostering an exceptional in-store consumer experience that drives measurable results They are responsible for leadership and execution of all store management, talent management, operational processes, and business deliverables.  

This district covers both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 

SCOPE/SPAN 

Manages 6-10 owned & operated stores with annual volume ranging between $15M-$35M 

WORK SCHEDULE 

District Managers are required to work five days per week.  They also may have to work additional hours or days during peak holiday periods and some weekends throughout the year.  Travel is required for the role.   

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience 

• Retail experience leading 3+ direct reports and a team of 30 people. Preferred experience in multi-unit management in specialty retail.   

• Language: Specific to each country where the need is and the ability to speak to business partners in English  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Drive and own store level performance including sales and productivity targets, through retail operational excellence by brand in partnership with key functions such as Store Operations, Location Planning, Supply Chain H&S and AP  

• Deliver a best in class customer experience that is fast, friendly and easy   

• Elevate visual merchandising (forms, in store standards and visual coherence) ensuring high standards of visual updates and floor sets with execution aligned to brand strategy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.) 

• Oversee workforce allocation to meet targets effectively, managing payroll within store budgets  

• Manage and analyse retail KPIs, maintaining a relentless focus on operational excellence within store operations.  

• Collaboration with Key business partners to solve district needs with urgency HR, AP, H& & Maintenance, Recruiting  

• Lead, inspire and develop a diverse and empowered multi layered stores leadership team  

• Maintain store staffing levels while actively engaging, developing, and promoting top talent individuals  

• Cultivate a high-performance team culture, actively developing diverse and empowered talent to ensure a robust pipeline for future growth  

• Activate ANF Culture and values in store teams to drive engagement and motivation.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES  

• Business-minded with the ability to drive results  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task   

• Proven expertise in delivering stand out store experiences and customer service leveraging retail best practices  

• Pro-actively identifies opportunities for growth and improvement, is always curious and pushing boundaries.  

• Ability to identify talent, develop others, succession plan and promote candidates based on results  

• Proven expertise in motivating, influencing and inspiring their team, stakeholders and functional partners  

• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills  

• Ability to work independently with autonomy  

PERFORMANCE METRICS 

• Business KPIs - Sales, Comps, AUR, ATV, Conversion, Omni-channel   

• People – Staffing, Retention, Performance management, Talent management  

• Qualitative – Secret shop, Store experience, Internal audit  

• Expense - Asset protection, Payroll, Relocation, Compliance  

• Presentation - Floor set completion, Replenishment, Visual standards