644 District Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced District Manager to oversee operations across multiple holiday home properties. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in holiday home management, excellent leadership skills, and a valid driving license. Proficiency in English and Arabic. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining property standards, ensuring guest satisfaction, and driving revenue performance across the assigned district.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily operations of holiday homes within the assigned district.

Experience in rental dubai properties.

Handle guest escalations and ensure excellent customer service.

Monitor occupancy rates, bookings, and revenue targets.

Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to maximize bookings.

Conduct regular property visits and inspections.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations.

Prepare and present reports on operational performance.

Area Management:

* Oversee daily operations of multiple holiday home properties within the assigned region.

* Ensure properties are well-maintained, clean, and guest-ready at all times.

* Liaise with cleaning, maintenance, and service providers.

Guest Relations & Hosting:

* Provide a warm, professional welcome to guests and ensure an exceptional stay experience.

* Handle guest inquiries, complaints, and requests efficiently and empathetically.

* Conduct property walkthroughs, check-ins, and check-outs as required.

Reporting & Coordination:

* Maintain accurate records of bookings, revenue, expenses, and customer feedback.

* Collaborate closely with the customer service, marketing, and operations teams.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of experience in holiday homes, vacation rentals, or property management

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Must have own card and valid driving license and willingness to travel between properties

Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently

Familiarity with booking platforms and property management systems (preferred)

Male candidates are preferred.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job No:

Location: UAE

Starbucks District Managers use their in-depth knowledge of their teams, customers and communities to ensure that each store within their designated area operates at the highest level.

Leading multiple store teams you will be drive customer service standards, achieve business targets and identify opportunities for employee development.

You will oversee the opening of new stores and support the growth of the Starbucks brand across your region.

If you have previously managed teams of more than 100 people, have excellent problem solving skills and have a proven ability to deliver business results then this opportunity awards you the ongoing support and development to achieve real career growth.

Advertised: 24 Sep 2025

Application close: 28 Nov 2025

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Area/District Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is well-organized, respectful, and eager to learn, with a valid driving license to travel between assigned areas. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, support, and motivate teams across assigned locations to achieve operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular site visits to provide guidance, feedback, and training.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and inventory to optimize efficiency.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, customers, and stakeholders.
• Identify growth opportunities and assist with implementing new initiatives.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly between locations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Respectful attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the role.
• Prior supervisory or management experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in retail, hospitality, or multi-location management.
• Basic understanding of budgeting, reporting, and team leadership.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and respectful work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Role Description:

Responsible for managing, coaching and develop Partners. Create and be part of the overall Starbucks Experience. The District Manager is required to manage the overall operation of the Stores within the assigned district. Develop store management talent, oversee the District's store management workforce, making management staffing decisions. Ensure District wide customer satisfaction in product quality. Responsible for managing the District's financial performance and the safety and security of Partners. Model and act in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Key Performance Areas includes but are not limited to:

-Drive and deliver sales performance of assigned stores within the District. Manage sales objectives and operational costs, in line with agreed Business plan through communication with Store Managers.

-Implement processes which clearly communicate personal responsibility at all levels for achievement of weekly/monthly sales targets.

-Provide Partners with coaching, feedback and developmental opportunities to ensure that effective teams are built in each store and across the assigned District.

-Challenge and inspire partners to achieve business results though maintaining positive and effective relationships by setting individual PDP`s which motivate, and address needs and concerns.

-Demonstrate role modelling behavior that reinforces effective management principles and practices to create and maintain a successful team of Store Managers, resulting in an environment where Partners are valued and respected.

-Liaise with the Human Resources and Partner and Asset Protection teams to ensure staffing requirements are met and operational staffing issues and disciplinary matters are addressed appropriately.

-Play an essential role in succession planning of high potential Partners through supporting and participating in training and development activities, working cohesively with Learning and Development team.

-Ensure all appropriate systems, procedures and programs are communicated to Partners and Store Management and are complied with.

-Develop a strategic approach to operational plans for the Partners in store, managing the execution of these plans and measure the results.

-Create District implementation plans using effective quarterly calendarization.

-Monitor and manage district wide implementation of operational requirements, store appearance, equipment and the Starbucks Experience within Store.

-Solicit customer feedback to understand customer needs and the needs of the local community.

-Ensure that all reporting processes are adhered to and Financial, calendars, SWOT, PDP's and succession planning reports are submitted on time.

-Ensure that cash handling and banking is carried out in compliance with company policy and procedures.

-Ensure Stores maximize use of space, anticipate and advise changes to layout based on sales or seasonal history.

-Determine and implement options to correct sales underperformance or to maximize sales opportunities.

-Utilize management information tools and analyze financial reports to identify and address trends and issues in district performance. This is achieved through monitoring daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly financial P&L accounts.

-Provide operational expertise to the Business across all other districts within the Middle East, sharing Best Practice through effective meeting structure.

-Access internal and external resources to support district business requirements, HR, L&D, Marketing, Partner and Asset Protection, Finance, Property and Store Development.

-Ensure that communication of the Business requirements is clear, concise and accurate in order to guarantee effective operations at the Store and District level.

Experience and Skills required for you to be successful in the role:

-5 years management experience within food service or hotel industry

-Experience of financial reports analysis

-Multi-site management

-Experience in a complex fast paced environment

-Manage operations within multiple stores independently

-Communicate effectively to all levels

-Build relationships

-Plan and prioritize workload

-Strong operational skills

Job Description – District Manager (Holiday Homes)About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced District Manager to oversee operations across multiple holiday home properties in Dubai. The ideal candidate will bring at least 2 years of experience in holiday home or vacation rental management, strong leadership skills, and a valid driving license. Proficiency in both English and Arabic is required.

This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, maintaining high property standards, driving revenue performance, and delivering exceptional guest experiences across the assigned district.

Key Responsibilities

Area Management

• Oversee the daily operations of multiple holiday home properties within the assigned region.
• Ensure all properties are well-maintained, clean, and guest-ready at all times.
• Coordinate with cleaning, maintenance, and service providers.
• Conduct regular property inspections and walkthroughs.

Guest Relations & Hosting

• Deliver a professional and welcoming guest experience.
• Handle inquiries, complaints, and escalations with efficiency and empathy.
• Manage guest check-ins, check-outs, and property handovers when required.

Revenue & Performance Management

• Monitor occupancy rates, bookings, and revenue targets.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to maximize bookings and optimize pricing strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of bookings, revenue, expenses, and guest feedback.
• Prepare and present regular reports on operational and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in holiday homes, vacation rentals, or property management (Dubai experience preferred).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Valid UAE driving license and own car; willingness to travel frequently between properties.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (both written and spoken).
• Familiarity with booking platforms and property management systems (preferred).
• Male candidates are preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:

To ensure the delivery of sustainable and profitable retail growth in UAE by meeting or exceeding agreed net sales and profitability targets. While coaching, managing and inspiring field teams to meet commercial goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspirationally lead retail stores to a world class position by focusing on the 5 P's: People, Product, Premises, Processes and Profit.
• Ensure a leading shopping experience and continuously maximise sales and profitability from the store portfolio, in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Manage and control operational expenses (OPEX) in line with the retail budget.
• Make recommendations to the Snr. Manager Retail Operations on commercial opportunities at Market level, setting up best practice and benchmarking for success.
• Effectively complete store visits to develop and follow up on practical and achievable action plans.
• To lead the recruitment, on boarding, training and development efforts in his/her stores, actively managing the succession planning process and ensuring all HR policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Supporting the Snr Manager Retail Operations with peer group to deliver a world class retail business and maximise brand equity.
• Continuous improvement through developing and executing local retail relevant and specific processes in close cooperation with the support functions.
• Create and drive a high performance culture across the Market by setting clear expectations and targets analysing stores' performance, holding Store Managers accountable and giving appropriate and prompt feedback.
• Adhere to Global standards for all retail marketing, visual merchandising, SHINE and other store related activities, and monitor/evaluate established processes to guarantee stores' full compliance.
• To work closely with HR, VM, Retail Marketing and B&M to ensure optimal service to the stores enabling store managers to operate smoothly and efficiently.
• Implementing, driving and ensuring compliance with agreed Global Retail CoE processes and standards for field and RBO operations, while taking Market requirements into account.
• Measure and monitor progress and performance across the various KPI's and reporting thereof to Senior Manager Retail operations and relevant support functions.

AUTHORITIES:

• As per legal requirement

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Customers
• Snr Manager Retail Operations
• UAE DTC team including:
• Buying and Merchandising, Retail Operations, Real Estate, Sales Academy and Store Development
• Finance Team
• Retail HR Manager
• Brand team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership skills, with a minimum of 4 years' experience of leading multi store retail teams.
• Excellent communication skills including impactful presentation skills, influencing and negotiating and change management.
• Advanced numeracy and literacy, with good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of Retail systems.
• Geographical mobility within UAE.
• Fluency in English. Local language advantage.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in business (ideally with marketing and sales focus) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the retail and trade marketing Industry, ideally in apparel/fashion/shoes or FMCG, with an operational background.
• UAE driving license is a must.

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JOB TITLE:

District Manager UAE

BRAND:

LOCATION:

Dubai

TEAM:

Retail

STATE:

Duba

COUNTRY/REGION:

AE

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time

NUMBER:

DATE:

Sep 25, 2025

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Area Manager to lead our Learn to Swim program. You'll be responsible for managing a team, optimizing program growth and quality, and ensuring consistent delivery across all areas.

Hamilton Aquatics Swimming Training in UAE is seeking a dynamic and experienced Area Manager to lead our Learn to Swim program. You'll be responsible for managing a team, optimizing program growth and quality, and ensuring consistent delivery across all areas.

Desired Qualifications:

• Swim England Qualifications Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification
• Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or National Rescue Test for Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) life-saving qualification
• Tutor status in one of the following areas; lifeguarding, first aid or swimming teaching
• Diploma in business, administration, or any other qualification related to the field

Desired Experience:

• Experience in delivering one programme or exit route outside of the Learn to Swim programme
• Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience delivering lessons to a range of abilities
• Proven experience in a related field with administration and recruitment responsibilities

Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills:

• High-level IT skills including using a customer relationship management (CRM) system
• Customer service and relationship management skills
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Confidence and ability to develop relationships
• Problem solving and conflict resolution
• Tax free salary of£36,000 (GBP) per annum (dependent on exchange rate)
• Private medical insurance
• End of service benefit

The responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to, managing the area team effectively by working with the Programme Leaders and Development Coach by ensuring constant communication is upheld and regular meetings to ensure all staff are delivering in line with the programme criteria.

If you are ready for this exciting opportunity please send your application to Please include your cover letter, your CV along with copies of your qualifications.

Description
As an Area Manager, you'll have responsibility for the day to day management of a Delivery Station, providing leadership to Shift Managers, Operations Supervisors, Operations Assistants and Delivery Service Providers, managing external agency relationships and performance. This team will be entrepreneurial, wear many hats, and work in a highly collaborative environment that's more start-up than big company. We're in uncharted territory, doing what's never been done. The adopted attitude is that no idea is a bad idea, and the best ideas are the ones that should be tested and tried. You will need to thrive and deliver results in an ambiguous, fast paced, dynamic environment. If you have a quality focused, customer obsessed industry background which carries with it experience of working in a fast paced, ever changing and ambiguous environment (such as manufacturing, the military or engineering for example) we'd love to hear from you.

Key job responsibilities

• Overseeing the operation that focuses on the delivery of Amazon orders direct to customers
• Support your team of Shift Managers and the operations leadership team in daily management of the delivery station, including allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties, and communicating with internal and external suppliers, including agency management representatives and their drivers.
• Working to KPIs such as Delivery On Time, First Time Delivery Success and Enhancing Customer Service
• Thinking analytically about project management with attention to detail, the ability to influence others and exceptional organizational skills.
• Being obsessed by metrics and diving deep to find root causes quickly, to drive improvements
• Finds practical and simple solutions to complex problems without sacrificing quality or core functionality
• Ability to utilize exceptional problem-solving, and communication skills to influence business and technical audiences
• Provide day-to-day support during the rollout/implementation of newer systems/processes and gather feedback
• Map business requirements, understand business process, study and analyze workflows, design solutions.
• Continuously utilize software and hardware tools to ensure normal day to day operations. Ensure associates have proper tools to perform the job and coordinate repair or replacement when needed.
• Communicate daily metrics and report exceptions

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience

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Company
- Q Express Documents Transport LLC - Dubai South Branch

Job ID: A

Novanos is a trusted name in the Middle East and Southeast Asia for distributing high-quality pharmaceuticals, medical aesthetic products, skincare brands, and advanced medical equipment. We partner with clinics, hospitals, and healthcare professionals to deliver excellence and innovation in the field of aesthetic medicine and dermatology. Learn more at

Position Overview

We are hiring an experienced and driven Area Manager to oversee our operations, sales, and client relationships across assigned territories in the UAE. The ideal candidate must have deep industry experience, a solid sales background, and strong leadership skills within the UAE pharmaceutical and aesthetic market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of Product Specialists and Sales Representatives
• Drive sales growth and achieve targets across assigned regions and product categories
• Develop and execute strategic plans for territory expansion and client acquisition
• Maintain and grow key relationships with dermatologists, clinics, pharmacies, and medical centers
• Analyze sales trends, market conditions, and competitor activity
• Oversee training, performance evaluation, and development of the sales team
• Collaborate with management on new product launches, promotions, and market penetration
• Ensure all activities comply with UAE healthcare and pharmaceutical regulations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience
   in the 
  same or similar position in the UAE pharmaceutical market
• Must have worked at least 3 consecutive years in the same company
• Minimum 3 years of prior experience as a Medical Representative
• Proven experience in selling and managing pharmaceutical, dermatology, skincare, or medical aesthetic products
   (Required)
• Strong network within the UAE's healthcare/aesthetic market
• Arabic national preferred
• Fluent in Arabic and English
   (both spoken and written)
• Must hold a valid UAE driving license
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and market planning
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of dermatology, skincare, and aesthetic product categories
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + commission and bonuses
• Leadership opportunity in a fast-growing organization
• Clear career path and long-term stability
• Exposure to leading international brands in the aesthetic and pharmaceutical industry
• Supportive team culture and modern office in Business Bay, Dubai
• Note: Only candidates who meet the key requirements will be contacted for an interview.

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