Retail Store Manager

Minimalist.ae is a local brand founded in 2016 in Dubai that designs and manufactures elegant, high-quality watches, jewelry, handbags, perfumes, and leather goods designed to enhance personal style. With two stores now open in the UAE, we focus on simple yet sophisticated designs, with specifically our Arabic numeral watches being known for their timeless appeal. Minimalist believes in simplicity and uses only the finest materials to produce beautiful and durable items, combining elegant design with excellent quality.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Retail Store Manager to lead our retail operations. This position is based in Dubai.

DUTIES

• Ensure sufficient stock, manage inventory, project and estimate requirements, and streamline supply chain
• Schedule and manage on-site sales team and colleagues to ensure stores are appropriately staffed
• Recognize, train, and develop on-site staff and sales personnel
• Plan and executive promotions, special offers, discounts, and other sales tools
• Independently keep track of sales records, create reports, coordinate with respective departments, and optimize performance
• Ensure retail venues are appealing, clean, and organized with products appropriately displayed
• Engage with customers, answer questions, explain products, terms, and conditions, and build rapport

Requirement

• At least 4, ideally 6+ years of experience in retail luxury items / watch sales, ideally in a startup or eCommerce company;
• Previous UAE experience in retail/store management and visual merchandising;
• Exposure to face-to-face sales in the UAE;
• Ideally a Bachelor’s degree;
• Understanding of Emirati culture and personality;
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal & written) in Arabic;
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal & written) in English.

• Competitive salary
• Visa & permits
• Health insurance
• Annual flight ticket allowance
• Growth opportunities and development
• Long-term perspectives in a rapidly expanding, future-oriented organization
• Engaging work with a motivated & professional team of specialists