Assistant Boutique Manager Job in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Role Overview: Assistant Boutique Manager

The Assistant Boutique Manager is responsible for driving sales performance, enhancing customer satisfaction, ensuring effective showroom operations, maintaining high merchandising standards, and leading a high-performing team. This role is accountable for supporting the Boutique Manager in achieving showroom targets and delivering an exceptional brand experience.

Key Accountabilities:

Customer Experience & Sales:

  • Ensure exceptional customer service across all operational areas.

  • Empower team with complete knowledge of products and services to enhance customer satisfaction.

  • Resolve customer complaints in a timely, professional manner within company policies.

  • Support marketing and promotional activities by coordinating with visual merchandising teams and department managers to ensure seamless implementation.

  • Plan and manage manpower and stock levels to meet promotional and seasonal demands.

Sales & Profitability:

  • Contribute to monthly sales forecasting and align department performance to meet targets.

  • Monitor progress through weekly reviews; initiate corrective actions as needed.

  • Drive profitability by meeting or exceeding goals related to sales, payroll, shrinkage, and conversion.

  • Execute sales strategies while optimizing costs and improving operational efficiencies.

Operational Excellence:

  • Safeguard company assets through effective inventory and stock movement management.

  • Ensure full compliance with all operational policies, procedures, and loss prevention protocols.

  • Collaborate with Operations and Department Managers to maintain brand integrity, reduce shrinkage, and control overhead costs.

  • Oversee daily functions such as store upkeep, product presentation, and customer service areas.

Team Leadership & Performance Management:

  • Foster a motivated, high-performing team culture through coaching, recognition, and ongoing development.

  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide timely feedback and corrective guidance.

  • Supervise cash management activities including reconciliation, deposits, and transaction accuracy.

  • Manage team rosters, annual leave planning, and ensure proper documentation with the retail back-office coordinator.

People Development & HR:

  • Support talent acquisition, onboarding, and succession planning for key store roles.

  • Conduct staff training on product knowledge, selling techniques, and brand experience delivery.

  • Lead weekly team meetings and daily briefings to share performance updates, strategic goals, and new initiatives.

Self-Development:

  • Continuously build professional expertise by attending at least two development programs annually.

  • Stay updated on product knowledge and retail trends through workshops and training sessions.

Required Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

  • Detail-oriented, creative, and solution-driven.

  • Accountability for actions and results.

  • Adaptability to change and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

  • High level of personal and team quality control.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.

  • 3–4 years of proven experience in a leadership retail role, ideally as a Store In-Charge or Assistant Manager.

  • Demonstrated success in sales, team development, and customer experience management.