who are we
We are a leading partner for luxury throughout the Middle East. With over 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 providing outstanding service to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are rapidly moving from a traditional luxury distributor and retailer in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer that brings luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.
To support the next phase of our growth, we look forward to building a world class team. From physical retail to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continually improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for the best talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.
what are you going to do
At Chalhoub, together we build distinctive brands. Our Senior Brand Manager is responsible for defining and driving the ‘offer’ and purchasing strategy for various product categories and brands. The job holder is also responsible for defining the business plan for categories, promotion, promotional activities, pricing and negotiations.
strategic:
Develop the department’s business plan in line with the brand’s strategic goals
Formulating and reporting department performance objectives and continuous monitoring of progress and alignment toward strategic objectives
Administrative:
Develop department policies and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements are met
– Supervising the department’s operations, providing expertise, encouraging teamwork, and facilitating relevant professional work procedures in order to achieve high performance standards and employees’ pride in contributing
Monitoring the department’s annual budget and spending control to ensure optimal use
Employment:
Defining the supply strategy for the stores in the assigned area in line with the brand values
– Validate the strategy with GM/Captain
– Negotiating annual commercial agreements and marketing ad space with brands
Drive the development of margin and budget targets
Category performance management:
Measure current performance against competition and peer market
– Create different tools to improve the performance of categories
Category management:
Manage retail, seasonal activities and work plans for stores. Follow up on results
– Manage existing catalog, optimizing mix in point of sale
– Identify products with potential and research new products
– Develop a wide range of services (skin care – make-up – lessons – etc.) to suit each category
Preparing periodic category reviews
Supplier Relationships:
Create partnerships with brands and follow up on results
Handling negotiations with existing and potential partners
Implementation of the optimal strategy:
– Trade plan optimization and space allocation against margin size
Develop new promotional aids, tools and concepts
– Coordination of new openings (brands / trade / promotions) or renewal of sales areas
Registration of newly imported trademarks in the market according to the regulations of each country
Brands and Categories Pricing Policies:
Benchmarking of current prices, competition and peer market
Recommends adjustments to pricing policy to the General Manager/Captain
Brand offers:
Handling annual calendar production for promotions and launches for brands etc.
Assess requirements and coordinate with relevant internal/external stakeholders (marketing, visual merchandising, suppliers, category managers and logistics)
– Negotiate with suppliers stock returns (parked and slow moving)
Team management:
Set individual goals for the purposes of managing employee performance, managing performance, empowering employees, and providing formal and informal feedback in order to support professional development and maximize performance
What you will need to succeed
– University degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any related field
– Fluent in English
3 years of relevant experience as a Senior Brand Manager in a FMCG background or commercial role.
What we can offer you
With us you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey by 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 extraordinary, every day.
We understand the value you bring, and strive to provide a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, child education contribution, remote and flexible work policies, as well as exclusive employee discounts.
The Chalhoub Group has been 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.
Blending its experience in the Middle East and its intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by providing outstanding service 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 operating more than 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valuable assets of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuels the competitive advantage of the Chalhoub Group in today’s market.
Through its commitment to implement sustainable practices in its business, in 2013 the Chalhoub Group was awarded the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.