District Manager - UAE

Overview

Scope/Span

Work Schedule

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