
Chalhoub Group
Store Director Vacancy at Tryano, Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi. Chalhoub Group is seeking an experienced Store Director to lead Tryano at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. This role takes the lead in creating an exceptional luxury customer experience, delivering commercial growth, and cultivating a high-performing, customer-focused retail environment. If you have 8 to 10 years of retail leadership experience in luxury, premium, fashion, beauty, or department store environments, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Company: Chalhoub Group
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Yas Mall)
Department: RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
Role: Store Director
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 8–10 years retail leadership experience
About Chalhoub Group
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for consumers. The Group delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps.
Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.
People and Culture
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Today, the Group brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.
Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and has pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.
What You Will Be Doing
The Store Director takes the lead in creating an exceptional luxury customer experience, delivering commercial growth, and cultivating a high-performing, customer-focused retail environment. This role ensures the seamless execution of the Tryano vision across stores and services, strengthens the brand’s market presence, nurtures VIP relationships, and develops top talent, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align products, in-store activations, experiences, and overall commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all store operations, ensuring consistent delivery of commercial, operational, and customer experience objectives in line with Tryano’s luxury standards
- Drive sales performance and key commercial KPIs including revenue, conversion, ATV, UPT, productivity, and client development
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing leadership team, providing clear direction, coaching, and support
- Champion a customer-first culture, ensuring every touchpoint reflects Tryano’s luxury positioning
- Partner closely with Buying, Merchandising, and VM teams to ensure effective execution of assortment strategies
- Ensure operational excellence across all areas of the store, maintaining compliance with company policies and audit requirements
- Use commercial insights, customer feedback, and performance data to identify opportunities and address performance gaps
- Collaborate with Marketing, Ecommerce, and other support functions to execute campaigns and client engagement initiatives
- Lead workforce planning and talent development within the store, ensuring strong succession pipelines
- Act as a role model and ambassador for the Tryano brand, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability
What You Need to Succeed
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience | Minimum 8–10 years of retail leadership experience |
| Industry | Luxury, premium, fashion, beauty, or department store environments |
| Leadership | Proven track record of leading large, multi-level retail teams |
| Languages | Fluency in English and Arabic is a plus |
| Commercial Acumen | Strong understanding of retail operations, customer experience, and luxury service standards |
| KPI Management | Demonstrated ability to drive sales, conversion, ATV, UPT, and client development |
| Coaching Skills | Experience in coaching and developing leadership teams |
| Clienteling | Strong relationship-building skills with VIP customer engagement experience |
| Market Knowledge | Strong understanding of the UAE retail market and local consumer behavior |
What Chalhoub Group Offers
- Opportunity to turn your aspirations into reality
- Enriching experiences, learning, and development opportunities
- Exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility
- Diverse career paths for extraordinary individuals
Benefits Package
- Health care coverage
- Child education contribution
- Remote and flexible working policies
- Exclusive employee discounts
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Chalhoub Group values diversity of thought, culture, background, differing abilities, and perspectives to truly inspire, exhilarate, and delight customers. The Group is committed to inclusion and diversity.
All applicants are welcome to apply. The Group ensures equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin, or disability status.
Why Join Chalhoub Group
- Work with a leading luxury retailer in the Middle East
- Lead a flagship store at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
- Be part of a Great Place to Work certified company
- Work in a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment
- Opportunity for career growth through internal mobility
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should submit their application using the Apply For Job button below. This button will redirect you to the official Chalhoub Group careers portal.


