Brand Partnerships Lead

Job description / Role

Who we are
We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.

What you'll be doing
LEVEL SHOES is a globally recognized leading Footwear and Lifestyle destination brand. Located in the heart of The Dubai Mall, the 96,000 squarefoot curated space is divided into 23 designer boutiques and five multibrand areas including 250+ GLOBAL BRANDS. In addition to a destination in Riyadh Park, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. We are currently hiring a Brand Partnership Lead which will be focused on curating and managing partnerships for Level Shoes Dubai and Saudi Arabia. We are looking for an analytical, commercial minded team player, who is confident working on complex cross-functional projects.

Your responsibilities:
• You will maintain outstanding brands relationships through effective communication, reporting and problem solving
• You will work close with the sales team providing training for the new brands and special edits
• You will report to the head of buying and create the brand pop-ups and activations calendar for Dubai and Saudi Arabia (omnichannel) based on the buyer team focus
• You will create the monthly reports highlighting the brand’s activations to evaluate the marketing performance of partners and recommend improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need to succeed
• Solid Marketing experience to work on the 360 communication plan to launch the brands
• Project management skills to plan and execute the pop-ups and activations
• Strong Presentation skills
• English and Arabic speaker (training/KSA focus)

What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognize the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.