Retail Director – Global Premium Home & Lifestyle (GCC)

About the role

We are seeking a senior retail leader to launch and grow a premium home and lifestyle brand across the GCC, starting with a flagship store in Dubai. The role will own the retail strategy, commercial performance and day‑to‑day operations while building a high‑touch, design‑led customer experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the launch and ongoing operation of the brand’s store network in the UAE.
• Own retail strategy, commercial performance and day‑to‑day store operations.
• Plan and execute new store openings from pre‑opening to successful launch.
• Build and develop the retail organisation, including Store Managers and customer‑facing teams.
• Drive sales, conversion, productivity, service standards and overall customer experience.
• Establish operating procedures, performance standards and consistent ways of working.
• Partner with senior leadership on site strategy, future openings and Middle‑East expansion.
• Create a high‑touch, design‑led retail experience aligned with the brand’s international positioning.

Required profile

• Proven senior retail leadership experience with luxury, premium or design‑led lifestyle brands.
• Strong track record in multi‑site operations, new store openings, commercial performance and team leadership, preferably within the UAE or GCC.
• Background in premium home, interiors or related luxury retail environments where consultative selling and high service standards are essential.
• Hands‑on operator comfortable building fundamentals of a new retail business and contributing to long‑term growth strategy.