Head of IT Boutique 1 - Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

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Job Description

-Coordinate all Boutique1 IT activities with full responsibility for the entire Boutique1 landscape consisting of the bricks and mortar business and the new online sales channel.
-Work closely with Finance, operations, Merchandising, Marketing, HR, Buying and E-Comerce to serve their respective IT needs.
-Establish, manage and control project plans for various IT projects including the implementation of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV system and the online shop software.




-Continuously ensuring an optimal server environment.
-Manage, train and monitor progress of IT team members.
-Familiarization with SEM and SEO functionality.
-Practical hands-on experience providing operational support for application.

Desired Skills & Experience

-Must have relevant experience of leading a team.
-Prefereable but not essential to have previously worked in a retail environment.
-Experience of Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar ERp system.
-SEM and SEO experience.
-Must work well in a deadline driven environment.
-Ability to produce results under constraints of time, budget, available expertise, exisitng applications and infrastructure.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Outstanding organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
-Strong problem solver, proven ability to sort through complex issues and actively participate in development of alternative solutions or approaches.
-Must have experience of working in a 24X7 transaction environment.

Company Description

Boutique 1 is the ultimate fashion and lifestyle destination in the Middle East, housing some of the world’s most coveted designers from around the globe. The Boutique 1 brand is renowned for personalised service, exclusivity & luxury, as well as for its pioneering spirit. Since its naissance five years ago, Boutique 1 now has four flagship stores. The Dubai stores are located within the attractive fashion hubs of the city: The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, Mirdif City Centre, the Mall of the Emirates and the Beirut store is located in Beirut’s Central District on Park Avenue. The stores attract the most discerning shopper with their unique and edited collections from world renowned designers, many of which are exclusive to Boutique 1.


The Dubai flagship store, located on the glamorous beachside of The Walk, encapsulates 30,000 square feet and spans 3 floors, featuring, in addition to our core fashion and beauty offerings, a café, book store bringing titles that satisfy the curiosity of culture and design, Boutique 1 living housing the best international furniture and home accessories brands, Boutique 1 Gallery showcasing art from around the world, as well as Tilia & Finn, a beauty lounge offering hair, nail and skin treatments for ladies.


Boutique 1 Mirdif is inspired by a contemporary art gallery; conceptualising global designer collections over an open space spanning 13,000 square feet. With products that create a casually eclectic, exclusive shopping experience, this mesmerising floor-space is a fresh expansion of the Boutique 1 brand.


Boutique 1 in the Mall of Emirates is located in the prestigious Fashion Dome, spanning 2,000 square meters, the store brings a feel of understated luxury to the retail experience, showcasing the latest and best in fashion and lifestyle talent. Separating the men’s and women’s section is an architectural fin: showcasing a dark rich palette for menswear and a light luxurious ambience for women with an exclusive shop-in-shop for French premium brand Bonpoint.


Targeting one of the Middle East’s most premium fashion cities, Boutique 1 Beirut is situated on Park Avenue, one of the most prestigious streets in the heart of Beirut’s Central District. Displaying a different interior but with the same concept, the store covers 12,000 square feet and presents fashion and beauty as well as home accessories and a book section.


Boutique 1 buyers scour the world to bring the very best in avant-garde design talent to both boutiques and this, along with an impeccable bespoke service, really sets the brand apart from anyone else.


"The Boutique in Boutique 1 highlights our personalised approach, and the 1 confirms and reinforces our commitment to build on our position as the premier destination for fashion and design in the region. Boutique 1 looks forward to welcoming you in store!" says Ziad Matta, CEO of Boutique 1. 

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