Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
References
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Mohamed Maaz

Mohamed Maaz

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Experienced luxury retail professional with over 15 years in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Currently a Luxury Retail Trainer at Burberry UAE, responsible for designing impactful training programs that enhance team performance and client experiences. Expertise in coaching diverse teams and improving product knowledge while fostering customer-centric behaviours. Recognized for strong analytical skills and cultural awareness, driving employee engagement and operational excellence.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Luxury Retail Trainer

Burberry
Dubai, UAE
09.2022 - 09.2025
  • Delivered training sessions on Burberry heritage, seasonal collections, and luxury service standards.
  • Coached staff on upselling, cross-selling, and clienteling, improving sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Supported CRM programs that increased client loyalty and upgraded 33 clients to Elite status.
  • Created bilingual training materials and role-play exercises for diverse teams.
  • Worked with store managers to align training with business goals and team development plans.
  • Monitored training impact through feedback forms and performance tracking.

Assistant Store Manager

Burberry
Dubai, UAE
04.2016 - 09.2022
  • Led staff performance reviews and supported individual growth.
  • Promoted customer-focused behaviour and built long-term client relationships.
  • Mentored team members in sales techniques and product knowledge.
  • Set SMART goals to improve team performance and exceed sales targets.
  • Helped identify talent for internal development and training programs.
  • Maintained high standards in store operations and brand compliance.

Store Sales Manager

AlShaya – Pottery Barn Kids
Riyadh, KSA
11.2011 - 03.2016
  • Managed sales team and delivered training to improve performance.
  • Handled customer issues and improved satisfaction scores.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets and supported CRM initiatives.
  • Trained new staff and led promotional campaigns.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintained high reputation of the store.

Assistant Store Manager

AlShaya – Mothercare
Riyadh, KSA
11.2008 - 10.2011
  • Supported daily store operations and team coordination.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and resolved complex queries.
  • Assisted with visual merchandising and marketing activities.
  • Coordinated staff meetings for improved communication and team morale.
  • Enhanced customer service by training store staff on product knowledge and sales techniques.

Education

Bachelor - Economics – Accounting

Aleppo University

Skills

  • Luxury Retail Training & Coaching
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Team Leadership & Motivation
  • Sales Strategy & Performance Analysis
  • Visual Merchandising Alignment
  • Bilingual Communication (Arabic & English)
  • Operational Excellence & Compliance
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Multi-tasking & Organizational Skills
  • Health & Safety Policy Implementation

Accomplishments

  • Boosted Sales Performance: Delivered targeted training modules that contributed to a 15 to 20% increase in conversion rates and average transaction value across UAE stores.
  • Developed High-Potential Talent: Identified and mentored team members for internal development programs, resulting in multiple promotions and improved retention.
  • Created Bespoke Training Content: Designed bilingual training materials tailored to Burberry’s seasonal collections, heritage, and service standards.
  • Enhanced Clienteling Techniques: Led workshops on CRM and client engagement, helping upgrade 33 clients to Elite status and generating AED 11M in sales from 2325 successful appointments.
  • Implemented Feedback Systems: Introduced post-training assessments and performance dashboards to measure impact and refine future sessions.
  • Cultural Sensitivity in Training: Delivered Arabic-English sessions that respected regional customs while maintaining global brand consistency.
  • Recognized for Excellence: Consistently praised by store leadership for energizing teams, improving morale, and aligning training with business outcomes.

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Luxury Retail Trainer

Burberry
09.2022 - 09.2025

Assistant Store Manager

Burberry
04.2016 - 09.2022

Store Sales Manager

AlShaya – Pottery Barn Kids
11.2011 - 03.2016

Assistant Store Manager

AlShaya – Mothercare
11.2008 - 10.2011

Bachelor - Economics – Accounting

Aleppo University
Mohamed Maaz