Brand Manager

Job description / Role

Overview

This Luxury fashion retailer is looking for a Brand Manager who can manage the development and performance of a luxury brand in the Middle East. This role is responsible for the wholesale & retail channels and must ensure that operations are run profitably.

Role Responsibilities

• Create annual and seasonal sales plans and ensure that objectives are reached.
• Determine the appropriate strategies for the sales & distribution for both wholesale and retail channels.
• Define the communication strategy and supervise its operational implementation.
• Develop trade and consumer strategies and monitor the budget thereof.
• Prepare seasonal and annual budgets and forecasts according to international brand guidelines.
• Ensure effective use of the supply chain from ordering to shipping in coordination with HQ.
• Directly responsible for the local P&L.
• Manage all POS, 11 boutiques, incl. 2 internal stores department stores and multibrand stores & develop the retail channel.
• Build and manage the team (12 Staff).

Requirements

Profile

• Strong customer focus with good interpersonal skills.
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Adaptive to changes in the work environment.
• Flexibility to handle and to comfortably deal with a multinational environment.
• Good organisational skills.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.