Brand Manager – Fashion

Job description / Role

Working for a leading UAE group who manage multiple leading international retail fashion brands. The brands are primarily in the fast fashion mid market sector. They are now expanding and seeking to hire an experienced Brand Manager to assist in both new & existing brand development and growth within the Gulf region.

Job Description:

• Reporting to the General Manager you will be responsible for leading the sales & profitability of your brand throughout the Gulf region
• In conjunction with the General Manager you will plan the annual budget per store within the brand
• Overall responsibility for sales, profit, stock loss, expenses & wages
• Work in line with the International Principal partner on new season merchandise buying / marketing / promotional material
• Provide effective leadership to your store operations team / Area Manager
• Travel overseas to the brand Principal for 2 seasonal "buys" and building the merchandise range / forecast
• Evaluate local market competition and analyse pricing strategies / markdowns etc.
• Provide guidance to your team on visual merchandise / brand integrity.

Requirements

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years Retail experience in High Street Fashion with 2 years Brand Management in the region is essential
• Previous experience of managing a Brand including buying merchandise, Store Operations & Principle relationships is essential
• Proven ability to manage a retail budget, sales versus targets and high achievement of results against forecasts
• Strong people management, training, recruitment and performance management skills
• Multi-site or Area Management experience in overseeing multiple store locations is essential
• Ability to travel regularly within the Gulf and overseas as required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the right attitude

About the Company

Quantum Search is a Dubai based Recruitment Consultancy established in 2008. Our vision is to deliver a high quality, timely and professional recruitment service across a number of key industry sectors in the middle management to executive boardroom levels with leading customers across the Middle East region. We make a firm commitment to all our clients, whether you are seeking staff or seeking a new career… we don’t distinguish on the quality of service commitment to you as our customer. “People first” is our commitment to you….

Retail Sectors: * Fashion * Luxury goods * Home wares * Supermarkets * Food & Beverage * Technology & Electronics * Department Stores * Cosmetics & Fragrance

Skills Recruited * General Management * Finance * Human Resources * Training Managers * Area Managers * Information Technology * Marketing & Public Relations * Leasing & Property Management * Project Manager / Retail Architect * Retail Buying * Merchandise Planning * Store Management * Visual Merchandisers * Brand Management