Gucci Store Director
Gucci seeks a Store Director in Dubai to lead sales and operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and brand representation. Join a dynamic team in the luxury fashion industry.
Overview
Gucci, a renowned luxury fashion brand, is part of the Kering Group, a global leader in apparel and accessories. Known for its innovative designs and exceptional craftsmanship, Gucci offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity and excellence. As an employer, Gucci is committed to nurturing talent and promoting a culture of inclusivity and diversity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive and maximize sales performance to achieve sales budget objectives while ensuring operational integrity and monitoring profitability.
- Analyze store performance and report on current trends, including competitor performance.
- Demonstrate sales leadership by engaging with top clients on the sales floor, ensuring high levels of customer service.
- Manage stock levels through communication with key business departments to maximize full-price selling and align with new product launches.
- Train and communicate current collection knowledge to associates, ensuring the team is educated on brand pillars and season strategy.
- Communicate company KPIs and develop strategies to meet performance standards.
- Develop and implement business action plans in collaboration with the Market Director to enhance sales for each product category.
- Lead the team to establish relationships and propose local events to promote high client attendance and strong sales results.
- Stay informed on competitors, fashion trends, industry news, and technological innovations.
- Conduct monthly coaching sessions with associates to review performance and provide feedback.
- Oversee performance check-in processes and establish goals for store employees.
- Attract, recruit, and retain a high-performing team and build a talent pipeline.
- Ensure a consistent onboarding experience for new hires.
- Manage staff resources and scheduling to drive sales and ensure elevated customer service.
- Partner with Market Director and HR for employee relations issues to ensure effective resolution.
- Manage business objectives by utilizing a top client strategy to retain and develop high-potential clients.
- Promote brand awareness and capture market share through community outreach and events.
- Lead the team in executing superior customer service and after-sales experience.
- Ensure the implementation and execution of CRM initiatives and monitor CRM database reporting.
- Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Loss Prevention while enforcing company policies.
- Monitor store expenses and maintain the operating budget, aiming to reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with Loss Prevention audits, cycle counts, incident reporting, and inventory reconciliations.
- Oversee merchandise requests and shipments processing.
- Provide accurate monthly schedules and submit payroll records timely.
- Support and maintain visual merchandising standards set by headquarters.
- Maintain organization of company assets according to guidelines.
- Maintain the borrow log and consignment program in adherence with company policy.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar leadership role within the luxury retail sector.
- Strong background in relationship building with both external and internal clients.
- Demonstrated ability to drive sales and achieve business objectives.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within luxury retail.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Dubai, Dubai, UAE. There are currently 126 open positions in Dubai on Cerulean, with 3 added recently. Across UAE, Cerulean lists 153 open roles — 3 of them newly added.
Benefits
Competitive salary package, performance-based incentives, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
Culture
Gucci fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. The brand values creativity and encourages its employees to express their individuality while working collaboratively towards common goals. Gucci is dedicated to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where talent is nurtured and diversity is celebrated.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.