Burberry Area Manager – Middle East Regions

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Location
DubaiDubaiUAE
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Jul 23, 2026

About Burberry

Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.

Burberry Area Manager – Middle East Regions in Dubai. Lead nine luxury retail stores across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire store leadership teams across nine stores, ensuring consistent and elevated Burberry brand experience
  • Drive commercial performance through strategic business planning, performance analysis, and locally relevant action plans
  • Develop Store Managers and future leaders through coaching, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives
  • Champion client engagement strategies to strengthen customer relationships and loyalty across the region
  • Ensure operational excellence through effective execution of brand standards, compliance requirements, and regional initiatives
  • Travel regularly across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar to support teams, build relationships, and maintain strong market visibility

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading multiple stores or a large flagship retail operation within a luxury, premium, or service-led environment
  • Strong understanding of retail performance drivers, customer experience, and talent development
  • Knowledge of Middle Eastern markets or proven experience working across multiple countries and diverse cultures
  • Hands-on and adaptable leadership style with ability to support teams of varying sizes, maturity levels, and business complexity
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with confidence to influence across functions and markets
  • Comfort operating in fast-changing environments and motivation to contribute to business recovery, growth, and long-term success

Skills

Retail operations management Commercial performance analysis Team leadership and development Client engagement strategy Brand standards compliance Cross-cultural communication Regional market knowledge

Experience

Experience leading multiple stores or a large flagship retail operation within a luxury, premium, or service-led environment is required. Experience working across multiple countries and cultures, particularly within Middle Eastern markets, is highly valued.

Workplace

This position is based in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.

Culture

Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.

About Cerulean

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