Brand Manager

Job description / Role

A Dubai based retail group is seeking a Brand Manager for a sports brand launching in the region. You will be responsible for driving the growth of the brand within the organisation and ensuring all aspects of its marketing and products match.

Responsibilities:

* Managing all aspects of the brand and future expansion plans for the brand in other GCC countries.
* Analysing the brands current strategy and highlighting areas of weaknesses or conflicting messages.
* Creating a brand plan and brand strategy and ensuring all aspects of the product or companies marketing and activities align with the ethos and goals of the brand.
* Creating an enduring brand message that results in increased sales, brand loyalty and improving market share.
* Working closely with all parts of the company to ensure commercial goals of the brand are met.
* Developing and sustaining strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
* Playing a key part in buying, sourcing and manufacturing of the brands products and ensuring all aspects of the supply chain align with the brand.
* Developing high quality and effective marketing materials that align correctly with the overall brand strategy.
* Realistic forecasting of sales and volume for the brand ensuring all parts of the company are geared accordingly.
* Presenting the brand strategy to directors and sales and marketing teams at internal meetings and conferences.
* Managing external agencies and ensuring marketing budgets are met.
* Seek out new marketing opportunities that fit with the brand and maximizing all opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Skills:

* Previous experience working as a brand manager, ideally within a similar industry.
* You will have hands on commercial experience and be driven and passionate in your approach to marketing.
* Experience of the full marketing mix is essential.
* The ability to influence staff on a 360 basis both up and down the organisation is essential
* UAE experience is essential.
* Previous experience working as a brand manager, ideally within a similar industry.

SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.