Store Director (Luxury Retail) Abu Dhabi

We are exclusively partnering with one of the world’s most iconic luxury Maisons to appoint an exceptional Store Director for their flagship boutique in Abu Dhabi.This is a career-defining opportunity for a dynamic, inspirational, and commercially astute leader to take the helm of one of the region’s most prestigious retail locations. The successful candidate will be a seasoned leader from the luxury fashion, fine jewellery, or high-end retail sectors, ideally from one of the top-tier global brands.As Store Director, you will hold full strategic and operational responsibility for the boutique, leading with excellence, inspiring your team, and elevating the client experience to world-class standards. You will represent the essence of the brand, combining elegance, authority, and a refined commercial edge.Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Vision: Set and communicate a clear vision for the boutique, aligning with global brand strategy while driving local market excellence.Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, service-oriented team. Foster a collaborative, empowering culture that celebrates performance and continuous growth.Client Experience: Champion a personalised and anticipatory client journey. Build lasting relationships with VIP and UHNW clients, ensuring their experience is always elevated and intimate.Commercial Strategy: Own and drive all commercial KPIs – from sales performance to client acquisition and retention strategies. Be accountable for revenue growth, profitability, and market share.Brand Representation: Act as an ambassador for the brand at all levels – from boutique presence to regional events and collaborations.Operations Excellence: Oversee the seamless day-to-day management of boutique operations, inventory, clienteling tools, visual merchandising, and compliance with brand standards.Event & Partnership Management: Work closely with the regional marketing team to host high-profile events and develop partnerships that resonate with the local clientele.Requirements: Minimum 7+ years’ leadership experience in luxury retail, fine jewellery, or fashion — exclusively from a top-tier global luxury house.Proven experience managing high-profile stores or flagship boutiques in the GCC, preferably in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.Fluent in Arabic and English; additional languages are a plus.Deep understanding of the regional luxury clientele, with an established network of UHNW clients.Highly polished communicator with a strong emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.Strong business acumen with a track record of exceeding commercial targets.Exceptional presence, confidence, and discretion, aligned with the standards of a global luxury Maison.Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply due to local market preferences. #J-18808-Ljbffr