District Manager - UAE Job Dubai Dubai UAE/Dubai,Retail

## District Manager - UAEApplylocations:
A&F United Arab Emirates time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition :
JR103028
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* Job Description:

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

MWORK SCHEDULEDistrict 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
** Company Description
** Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennia ls with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites , and more about A&F Co.

by visiting our corporate website here.
** ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.*
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