Boutique Manager – Fine Jewellery

Mode Search is supporting a fine jewellery brand with the search for an experienced Boutique Manager to lead its Abu Dhabi boutique. This is a key appointment for the business, requiring a commercially driven leader who can combine strong team management with an established client network and a highly hands-on approach to sales and business development.

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Mode Search is supporting a fine jewellery brand with the search for an experienced Boutique Manager to lead its Abu Dhabi boutique. This is a key appointment for the business, requiring a commercially driven leader who can combine strong team management with an established clien

Company Overview

MODE SEARCH is a leading global consultancy and search firm. We curate the inspiring individuals behind the world’s most desirable luxury brands, across Fashion, Lifestyle and the Creative industries. We have an affinity for finding the perfect match, with a flair for the unexpected. In a continually evolving market, the secret to resilience is: talent. The right senior level hire can elevate your brand equity, raise your bottom line and even change the face of the industry at large. We are your eyes on the ground for your next key hire. Only with expert and intuitive support can you anticipate the advantage they will bring, the prestige they will add, and the legacy they will leave behind.

Quick Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Mid-Senior level

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overall commercial performance of the Abu Dhabi boutique, driving sales growth and delivering against business objectives.
• Lead, motivate and develop the boutique team, creating a high-performance culture and consistently raising standards.
• Maintain a strong personal presence with clients, actively contributing to sales and the development of key relationships.
• Build and strengthen a network of HNW and VIC clients within the Abu Dhabi luxury market.
• Identify opportunities to grow the boutique’s client base and develop new business within the local market.
• Coach the team on clienteling, relationship management and commercial performance.
• Ensure the boutique delivers an exceptional and consistent luxury client experience.
• Oversee day-to-day boutique operations, ensuring strong processes, discipline and execution across all areas.
• Work closely with wider business stakeholders to support commercial initiatives and long-term boutique growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a luxury boutique alongside a strong track record of leading and developing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable ownership of sales performance and business results.
• Established knowledge of the Abu Dhabi luxury market and its client landscape.
• Strong HNW and VIC clienteling experience, with the ability to personally develop and maintain key client relationships.
• Demonstrable business development capability and a proactive approach to growing a local client network.
• Previous experience within fine jewellery, high jewellery or luxury watches would be highly advantageous.
• Strong coaching and people-development skills, with the ability to elevate individual and team performance.
• Comfortable remaining highly client-facing while managing the wider responsibilities of the boutique.
• Excellent operational discipline with consistently high standards of execution.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a key appointment for a fine jewellery brand in Abu Dhabi.
• Work with a leading global consultancy firm specializing in luxury brands.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships within the Abu Dhabi luxury market.
• Enhance team performance through strong coaching and people-development skills.
• Be part of a dynamic and evolving market with a focus on talent.