Summary
Abercrombie & Fitch is hiring a District Manager to lead 6–10 stores across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The role oversees store performance, sales and productivity targets, operational processes, visual merchandising, workforce allocation, and payroll within store budgets. The manager leads and develops store teams, monitors business and people KPIs, and works with support functions to address district needs. A bachelor’s degree or related experience is required, along with retail leadership experience managing at least 3 direct reports and a team of 30; travel and some additional hours or weekend work are required.
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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/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
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials 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 abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.