Senior Executive - Learning and Development Dubai - Retail Industry
Posted date [2025-07-14]
(ID: 36146)
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Overview Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff. Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie’s Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.... |
Role Summary
Apparel Group is hiring a Senior Executive - Learning and Development in Dubai to lead regional training initiatives aligned with employee growth and business objectives. This position plays a critical role in shaping a culture of learning, designing targeted programs, and enhancing the retail workforce through impactful training content, process improvements, and leadership development initiatives.
Job Details
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail
Function: Training / Development
Salary: 8000–11000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full Time
What You’ll Do
* Plan and execute the annual training calendar across all brands in the UAE and wider region
* Lead the training team to ensure delivery of brand-aligned, sales-driven training programs
* Design cost-effective, impactful learning initiatives for store staff and leadership teams
* Collaborate with HR and operations to assess performance metrics and training effectiveness
* Continuously review and improve training content to ensure relevance and quality
* Oversee LMS usage, training feedback analysis, and performance tracking systems
* Facilitate product knowledge rollouts for new brand launches across the retail portfolio
* Implement in-store learning programs, mock sessions, and feedback loops to boost sales conversion
* Organize mystery shopping assessments to evaluate and enhance service delivery
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement and ensure adherence to learning best practices
Ideal Profile
* 5+ years of experience in L&D, training, or human resources, ideally within retail or service-driven sectors
* Strong grasp of adult learning principles and training methodologies
* Proficient in using learning management systems (LMS) and developing learning tools
* Excellent presentation, facilitation, and team leadership skills
* Proven ability to coordinate large-scale training rollouts across diverse regions
* Background in product knowledge dissemination, performance coaching, or sales enablement is preferred
Why Join Us
* Be at the forefront of upskilling one of the region’s largest and fastest-growing retail workforces
* Gain exposure to over 80 international brands and cutting-edge training tools
* Work in a collaborative, multicultural L&D environment with growth opportunities
* Shape future leaders through innovation in learning and leadership development
About the Company
Apparel Group is a global retail powerhouse based in Dubai, managing an extensive portfolio of over 80 international brands and 2,000+ stores across GCC and Asia. With a strong focus on people development and innovation, Apparel Group empowers retail professionals to lead the future of fashion, footwear, beauty, and lifestyle.
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