Learning and Development Manager – Retail

About the role

The Learning and Development Manager will lead the competence development agenda for Al-Futtaim’s retail division in Dubai, ensuring the right leadership and capabilities to meet business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive the competence development strategy aligned with business plans.
• Partner with business leaders to identify, develop, and position talent across back‑office and store functions.
• Leverage Al‑Futtaim Learning Centre and inter‑brand training programmes to build leadership and technical capabilities.
• Support business expansion by implementing succession planning and talent‑for‑growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Acquisition department to align selection assessments with competency requirements.
• Design and deliver leadership programmes such as Grow with Us, Leaders for Growth, Six Sigma, and Frontline Leadership.
• Identify process improvements for L&D and talent management through mapping and review.

Required profile

• Proven experience in learning and development or talent management within a retail or multi‑brand environment.
• Strong partnership skills with HR business partners and senior leaders.
• Ability to design and implement succession and leadership programmes.
• Excellent analytical and process‑improvement capabilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape talent strategy for a leading regional retail group.
• Access to Al‑Futtaim Learning Centre resources and global training programmes.
• Competitive compensation package.