Brand Manager YSL Beauty Chalhoub Group UAE

YSL Beauty (a flagship brand linked to Chalhoub Group) is presently hiring qualified candidates for the job role of a Brand Manager Dubai. Candidate will oversee commercial operations across markets/networks and will work closely with store staff and retailers to ensure achievement of targets through advanced customer and people experience while also raising brand awareness and sharing incredible experiences together. This job was posted by Hadeel Akileh Talent Acquisition Partner.

Responsibilities of Brand Manager

• Participate in setting up the yearly strategic plan and budgets.
• Participate in strategic meetings with suppliers, marketing, merchandising and regional teams to negotiate commercial conditions (margin, animations, exclusivity).
• Coordinate with the Marketing team; recommend marketing mix for existing shops and new openings.
• Receive allocated yearly budget and monitor the budget achievement in coordination with Finance.
• Monitor and direct daily operations to ensure that goals and objectives are met in term of sales targets, margin and profit and take corrective action when necessary.
• Approve Brand mix and oversee smooth implementation of opening, closing and renovation of stores and/or counters and often get involve with the demand planning.
• Maintain smooth relationships with the suppliers/brand owners and business partners.
• Negotiate targets, locations and brand support with key suppliers.
• Promote customer service excellence by running surveys and analyzing benchmarks.
• Analyze and improve cost effectiveness; prepare ad review budget updates in collaboration with General Manager.
• Attend Sales Managers/Retail Managers meetings to review counter performances: sales achievements, marketing activities, staff training.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities; provide action plans and follow up on implementation.
• Ensure proper implementation of in-store marketing animation plan/guidelines from Brand Owner.
• Analyze profitability of the counters/ brands & monitor market share.
• Review monthly reports on customer & sales analysis, shopper insights, traffic in store and store/counter KPIs and prepare action plan accordingly.

Requirements for Role of Brand Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, or a related field.
• 3+ experience in managing large network of retail, distribution and e-commerce beauty.
• Experience in marketing online and offline.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Analytical and commercial mindset.
• Arabic speaking mandate.

Benefits

A competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

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