Retail Operations Specialist

ONE WORLD, ONE PHILOSOPHY, ONE FAMILY - that's BESTSELLER, a family-run and global fashion group. Under the BESTSELLER Region East umbrella are brands such as ONLY, JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, NAME IT and many more.
In 2025, we will celebrate 50 years of BESTSELLER! Under the theme "Nearness", we will highlight what defines us: close collaboration, strong partnerships, and a shared drive to create fashion with passion and responsibility.
Would you like to be a part of our success story? For our team in Dubai, we are looking for an experienced

Junior Area Manager


Responsibilities:

  • Drive strong store presence and ensure all locations follow retail and brand standards.

  • Execute Visual Merchandising strategy locally and secure implementation of the VM tool.

  • Monitor store performance and take proactive action to secure operational excellence.

  • Partner closely with Store Managers, Visual Merchandisers, and POS Specialists to support daily operations.

  • Provide regular feedback from stores to the regional team.

  • Track and act on key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve store results.

  • Support recruitment, training, and development of store teams.

  • Ensure smooth day-to-day store operations and act quickly on issues

Qualifications:

  • Native Arabic speaker (a must).

  • Solid background in retail – ideally experience as a Store Manager for a few years.

  • Experience in managing store operations in the fashion industry; Area Manager experience is a plus.

  • Used to being in stores – 80% of the time will be store visits.

  • Open to travel and flexible in working across different locations.

  • Office presence a few days per month, rest of the time in the field.

  • Hands-on, structured, and action-oriented – checklist-driven and quick to follow up.

  • Strong communication skills, able to connect with both store teams and the regional office.

What we can offer:   

  • A corporate culture where we welcome new ideas and move quickly from idea to action.
  • Being part of a team where collaboration, creativity and action are key. 
  • Being part of our UAE+ expansion and drive things forward.  
  • Being a part of the new project right from the beginning.
  • Freedom and responsibility in an international and culturally unique working environment
  • Brands that offer a unique combination of style and quality, with an emphasis on sustainability and have huge potential to grow

Important:
Please note that only applications submitted through our system will be considered.
At BESTSELLER, We Own It!

 JACK & JONES was founded to be the best denim brand for men globally and has always been focused on innovation, design, qualities, and trends. And today, over 30 years later, JACK & JONES has become one of Europe’s leading producers of men’s fashionwear with more than one thousand stores in 38 countries. At BESTSELLER, we own it. Every chance. Every challenge. Every choice. We’re the global fashion company that’s fast paced and family run. We’re the business that’s built some of the strongest brands in the industry. By empowering every individual to own their journey, we’ve found the courage to keep getting better. To act more sustainably. To foster diversity and provide equal opportunities. To compete more confidently. And to keep challenging the status quo. Time and time again. We are BESTSELLER - and together, we own it.