Hermès Team Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Team Manager position at Hermès Abu Dhabi—lead luxury retail operations and elevate client experiences in watches, jewellery, and fashion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the sales team through coaching, mentorship, and performance management, setting and achieving ambitious sales targets
- Foster a collaborative, agile team environment that encourages creativity, initiative, and adherence to luxury service standards
- Deliver personalized, elevated client experiences with particular focus on VIP clienteling and long-term relationship building
- Drive CRM initiatives and demonstrate expert knowledge of luxury fashion, watches, and fine jewellery to enhance client engagement and storytelling
- Monitor KPIs and contribute to strategic business decisions that optimize sales performance and store profitability
- Oversee daily operations including stock management, visual merchandising, scheduling, and maintenance of boutique standards
- Handle challenging situations proactively and decisively to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of progressive leadership experience within luxury fashion and/or watches and jewellery retail
- Demonstrated expertise in luxury clienteling and CRM strategies
- Proven track record of driving commercial results while maintaining brand integrity and heritage
- Deep understanding of high-net-worth client psychology and luxury service protocols
- Strong grasp of visual merchandising and retail operations management
Skills
Experience
Minimum 6 years in a progressive leadership capacity within luxury fashion and/or watches and jewellery retail. The candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to drive commercial performance while cultivating exceptional client experiences, with particular expertise in managing VIP clientele and implementing CRM best practices. A charismatic, open-minded, and proactive leadership style is essential, coupled with an agile mindset and a natural gift for luxury brand storytelling and luxury service excellence.
Education
Secondary education minimum; tertiary qualification in business, hospitality, retail management, or related field is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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.
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