Brand Manager

Manpower Professional | Brand Manager

Job Summary

The Role

Our client, a reputable luxury retail company, is currently seeking to recruit Brand Manager. You will be directly reporting to the Division Manager
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Follow relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner and business targets are achieved. 
 
• Ensure that all relevant guidelines, standard operating procedures and instructions agreed on with Principals are communicated to and followed by all members of the retail and sales department to achieve compliance and good feedback from Principals. 
 
• Lead relationships with assigned brand principals and be responsible for all direct contact and interaction with Principals in order to facilitate information flow. 
 
• Interact with principals in order understand their rules and procedures as well as nuances of the brand to replicate them in the region under the aegis of the company. 
 
• Contribute to the setting of sales targets related to brand, with division head, by providing inputs related to trends and historical figures as well as understanding of the customer demographics for the brand, to help set realistic but stretching goals. 
 
• Conduct periodic meetings with sales team for communication and coordination among all members, to receive updates on customer response, trends and performance, analyse competitor brands in order to feed back to the principals. 
 
• Personally interact with high volume clients for brands in order to sustain key relationships. 
 
• Liaise with the marketing team to take decisions on media selection for marketing, collaterals, teasers, inserts, direct mailers, direct marketing, related to brand, to ensure alignment with principals. 
 
• Forecast and order quantities of various models as per analyses conducted to ensure the correct amount of stock is ordered and wastage or liquidation is minimised according to standards. 
 
• Finalise on pricelists for brands under purview, in discussion with Division heads/ VP Sales and Retail, to ensure that the company’s profits and brand image are kept in mind in pricing. Contribute to decision making on maximum discounts permissible on various models for brands under purview, in order to ensure target revenue and profitability is met. 
 
• Liaise closely with display team to ensure that all visual merchandising in all boutiques, MBOs and retail outlets (as applicable) is consistent with the guidelines of brands. 
 
• Conduct periodic meetings with display manager to update on guidelines and plans received from principal. 
 
• Handle issues escalated from team and if required, direct them to the relevant corporate department for efficient resolution and to ensure performance and staff satisfaction. 
 
• Provide required training to all members of team as per level and feedback from manager to ensure the team is fully skilled and equipped to serve customers well and meet targets.
Requirements
Minimum Experience:
 
• 5-7 years retail experience in Brand Management within the luxury/ fashion brands preferably in the region
• Strong Preference for candidates with experience in Luxury watches
• Candidates must have UAE experience
 
Preferred Language Skills
 
Excellent command over written and spoken English is a must; Knowledge in Arabic, French or Italian is a plus
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 
Team Player, Communication skills, Ability to multitask, attention to detail
About the Company
Manpower Professional, a division of Manpower Inc., offers comprehensive, expert recruitment services backed by award winning training, assessment and selection and outsourcing. Our extensive resources, world-class client list, and reputation attract a diverse group of talented candidates, with every level of education, skills and experience. Manpower Professional helps find and retain top people in IT, accounting, banking, finance, engineering, Sales and marketing.
 

Company Name

Manpower Professional

Experience Required (Years)

5-7

Position Type

Description

Manpower Middle East | Brand Manager

Job Summary

Job Description

 
Our client, a reputable luxury retail company, is currently seeking to recruit Brand Manager. You will be directly reporting to the Division ManagerDuties and Responsibilities Follow relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner and business targets are achieved. Ensure that all relevant guidelines, standard operating procedures and instructions agreed on with Principals are communicated to and followed by all members of the retail and sales department to achieve compliance and good feedback from Principals. Lead relationships with assigned brand principals and be responsible for all direct contact and interaction with Principals in order to facilitate information flow. Interact with principals in order understand their rules and procedures as well as nuances of the brand to replicate them in the region under the aegis of the company. Contribute to the setting of sales targets related to brand, with division head, by providing inputs related to trends and historical figures as well as understanding of the customer demographics for the brand, to help set realistic but stretching goals. Conduct periodic meetings with sales team for communication and coordination among all members, to receive updates on customer response, trends and performance, analyse competitor brands in order to feed back to the principals. Personally interact with high volume clients for brands in order to sustain key relationships. Liaise with the marketing team to take decisions on media selection for marketing, collaterals, teasers, inserts, direct mailers, direct marketing, related to brand, to ensure alignment with principals. Forecast and order quantities of various models as per analyses conducted to ensure the correct amount of stock is ordered and wastage or liquidation is minimised according to standards. Finalise on pricelists for brands under purview, in discussion with Division heads VP Sales and Retail, to ensure that the company's profits and brand image are kept in mind in pricing. Contribute to decision making on maximum discounts permissible on various models for brands under purview, in order to ensure target revenue and profitability is met. Liaise closely with display team to ensure that all visual merchandising in all boutiques, MBOs and retail outlets (as applicable) is consistent with the guidelines of brands. Conduct periodic meetings with display manager to update on guidelines and plans received from principal. Handle issues escalated from team and if required, direct them to the relevant corporate department for efficient resolution and to ensure performance and staff satisfaction. Provide required training to all members of team as per level and feedback from manager to ensure the team is fully skilled and equipped to serve customers well and meet targets.
 
Skills
 
Required ExperienceMinimum Experience 5-7 years retail experience in Brand Management within the luxury fashion brands preferably in the region Strong Preference for candidates with experience in Luxury watches Candidates must have UAE experiencePreferred Language Skills Excellent command over written and spoken English is a must Knowledge in Arabic, French or Italian is a plusKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesTeam Player, Communication skills, Ability to multitask, attention to detail
 
 

Company Name

Manpower Middle East

Experience Required (Years)

5-7

Position Type

Description

Omran | Brand Manager

Job Summary

The Role

•Work with marketing agencies, branding consultancies, and stakeholders within and outside the organisation in planning and executing brand initiatives.

•Identify individual activities for implementing branding initiatives across the organization.

•Provide brand custodianship for corporate brands.

•Execute branding initiatives in coordination with the relevant stakeholders as per the objectives and the timelines agreed upon.

•Conduct research; analyze market conditions and competitor data to implement changes as needed.

•Liaise with legal advisors for protection of the brand identity through copyrights, trademarks, service marks etc.

Requirements

•Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication / Marketing Management with minimum of 8 years experience in related field.

•Fluency in English and Arabic both oral and written.

•Ability to work in a high volume fast paced environment.

About the Company

Omran is the Government of Oman’s tourism development and investment arm. It was established in 2005 with a mandate to develop the infrastructure and facilities required to expand the country’s existing tourism industry. This is in support of the Government’s plan to develop tourism as a major national industry by 2020.

 

Omran aims to capitalise on the unrivalled natural scenery, the year-round sunshine, and the rich heritage of Oman in order to diversify the economy and offer new opportunities to the Omani people. In doing so, Omran helps to promote Oman as a unique Middle Eastern destination.

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Company Name

Omran

Experience Required (Years)

8

Position Type

Description

Carter Murray | Brand Manager

Job Summary

The Role

A leading FMCG organisation is looking for a Brand Manager to join it's growing marketing team. This is a new role and as such requires a top notch marketer.
You will be responsible for the P&L of a flagship healthcare product, reporting into a Marketing Manager. You will have the gravitas to step up into a marketing manager position over time, once the promotion has been earned.

You will currently be working as a brand manager and have a solid depth of experience managing a brand within an FMCG capacity, ideally healthcare. You will have exposure across all ATL channels, including TVC and be comfortable reporting into a marketing manager.

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

You will currently be working as a brand manager and have a solid depth of experience managing a brand within an FMCG capacity. You will have exposure across all ATL channels, including TVC and be comfortable reporting into a marketing manager, with a view to becoming a marketing manager over time, once your track record has been proved.
About the Company

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 world’s 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 today’s 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.

 

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Company Name

Carter Murray

Experience Required (Years)

Position Type

Description

Focus Direct | Brand Manager - Hospitality

Job Summary

The Role

Our client, a luxury hospitality company in the UAE, have an immediate requirement for a Brand Manager - Hotels

 

The purpose of the role is the creation, conceptualisation and thereafter management of the luxury brand. Ensuring the organisation have a strong presence in local and international markets, and are always the first choice in Luxury Hospitality.

 

Creation of the brand from the onset to convey an effective message to the target audience both locally and internationally

 

Market research to determine current market situation and the overall short and long term goals of the newly developed brand

 

Hands on involvement in creative and design work to ensure the branding and positioning are successful in the local and global market

 

Working with external agencies and internal marketing and creative teams to create and implement an impactful brand, design and message

 

Interaction with Top Level Management in meetings and presentations to provide substantiated information on the performance of the brand

 

Working with Heads of Department across the organisation to sustain the uniformity of the brand message

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from a recognised University 

 

Minimum of 7 years experience in Brand Management in Hospitality

 

Must have experience in developing a new brand from conceptualisation

 

Experience in the Luxury industry and marketing to High Net Worth Individuals

 

Excellent communication and presentation skills

About the Company

Who is focus direct, how can we impact your career? 

 

focus direct specialises as a Search and Selection Boutique Firm since 1999. We recruit professionals who make a difference. We assist with a career, not just a job! 

 

Committed to providing, our clients and our candidates alike with competent, comprehensive and professional service. 

 

We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, flexibility and innovation. Our objective is to deliver tailor – made solutions to suit specific needs. 

 

Our experienced personnel are dedicated to chosen niche sectors, and have several years of experience in each. This means that we can understand your exact requirements, and help you meet your match - whether you are looking for an employee or for employment.

 

Our Purpose: Adding Value with Impact 

Our Vision: “Success through unsurpassed service and reliability” 

Our Goal: Bridging gaps by identifying talent for our clients’ organizations Providing careers to our candidates not just jobs

 

As our candidate, you can expect:

 

•Timely response to position application, general enquiry and / or follow up 

•Honest, constructive feedback and advice 

•Fair consideration and honest appraisals of your experience and expertise in relation to a particular career

•A strong sense of respect, dignity, compassion and motivation 

•Complete privacy and confidentiality.

 

Some Industries Serviced: Government , Semi Government, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Aviation, Private Equity, Investments, Insurance, Property Development, Specialized IT Software, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Manufacturing

 

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Company Name

Focus Direct

Experience Required (Years)

Min 7

Position Type

Description

Carter Murray | Brand Manager

Job Summary

The Role

A leading FMCG organisation is looking for a Brand Manager to join it's growing marketing team. This is a new role and as such requires a top notch marketer.

You will be responsible for the P&L of a flagship healthcare product, reporting into a Marketing Manager. You will have the gravitas to step up into a marketing manager position over time, once the promotion has been earned.

 

You will currently be working as a brand manager and have a solid depth of experience managing a brand within an FMCG capacity, ideally healthcare. You will have exposure across all ATL channels, including TVC and be comfortable reporting into a marketing manager.

 

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

Requirements

You will currently be working as a brand manager and have a solid depth of experience managing a brand within an FMCG capacity. You will have exposure across all ATL channels, including TVC and be comfortable reporting into a marketing manager, with a view to becoming a marketing manager over time, once your track record has been proved.

About the Company

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 world’s 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 today’s 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.

 

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Company Name

Carter Murray

Experience Required (Years)

Position Type

Description

Mackenzie Jones | Brand Manager

Job Summary

The Role

A great opportunity has arisen to join one of the most respected health care organization as a Brand Manager.

Development, implementation and accountability for operational plans which optimise profitability, market share and revenue growth for a brand (s) in the short and long term are key to the success. 

 

Reporting to the Category Marketing Manager, you will be proactively developing the marketing and promotional mix to meet brand objectives and customer needs across the region, also you will liaise with external agencies to deliver initiatives for the brand, as well as working closely with the sales team, 

Finally you will act as brand champion to create enthusiasm and focus internally and to your consumers.

Requirements

-Minimum of 3 years experience in brand/marketing within FMCG/Healthcare

-Degree educated, preferable in marketing/communications

-Arabic speaking would be advantageous

-Clear communicator

-Influencing your peer group and line manager with confidence and creativity

-High degree of presentations skills

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing & Sales, Finance & Legal, Agency & Creative, Secretarial and Business Support recruitment expertise. 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. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Our Dubai office covers the GCC and Levant and with over five years regional expertise we are the leading specialists.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Specialties: Recruiting for – Agency and Creative, Marketing and Sales, HR, Finance and Legal, Secretarial and Business Support.

 

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Company Name

Mackenzie Jones

Experience Required (Years)

Min 3

Position Type

Description

BAC Middle East | Brand Manager

Job Summary

The Role

Salary Dhs 20,000 & family benefits

On behalf of our client, a global leader, we are recruiting a Brand Manager.
Responsible for development of brand strategy and positioning, providing strategic direction for all marketing activities, managing brand support including e-marketing, advertising, promotions in addition to ATL and BTL activities.
You will be involved in analyzing market trends and competitor programmes in order to advise on key marketing strategy and produce planning initiatives. You will agree with Sales teams on product entries, product portfolio by business units and pricing strategies. You will also work closely with regional distributors in providing marketing support.
Requirements

Aged below 35 years, the successful applicant will have a marketing qualification and at least 4 years experience in a Brand or Product Management position within a multinational.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interact with Senior Management essential.
Solid presentation, problem solving, and communication skills in addition to a flexible approach and ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
This is a regional role and involves frequent travelling including to KSA.
Excellent career opportunity
About the Company

BAC Middle East - the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region's recruitment industry for 30 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.

BAC's proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process.

 

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Company Name

BAC Middle East

Experience Required (Years)

4

Position Type

Description

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