Job Opportunity as a Brand Manager at Chalhoub Group in the UAE

Chalhoub Group is looking for a talented Brand Manager to join the team and work in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for 2021. 

Strategy:

He/She collaborates in the definition of the regional marketing strategy and investment priorities of LVMH FB brands in collaboration with the Marketing Director, including: 

• Adaptation of global product launches to the region.
• Implementation of the trade plan in key accounts.
• Negotiation with suppliers to ensure excellence at POS animations - identification of opportunities within makeup to develop the category.

Trade implementation and marketing plan:

• Build marketing plan adapting international initiatives to the region.
• Prepare tailor-made 360° launch/trade plans for key operators.
• Review and challenge trade marketing plans with area managers to maximize visibility and impact.
• Design strong drive-to-counter & retailtainment concepts - Provide launch reports with monthly regional sell-out performances analysis.

Animations and merchandising:

• Assure perfect launch execution.
• Effectively brief suppliers and follow-up to ensure perfect executions and cost monitoring - Be responsible for budget negotiations with local contractors. Be creative to optimize the budget.
• Update planograms with all new key initiatives as well as all permanent visuals.

Forecasts:

In charge of forecasting process for both LVMH FB with full ownership over Saleable, POS, GWPs and samples for all customers in line with budget.

Trade events:

• Elaborate and participate to the sales meetings workshops.
• Present 360° launch plans to key accounts/sales force if needed.

1. Experience of 2-3 years in similar marketing roles within the beauty industry, mainly on fragrances and with knowledge/curiosity on make-up (Business in TR: 78% fragrances / 20% makeup / 2% skincare).
2. Experience in Travel Retail within the ME region.
3. Experience with dealing and negotiating with suppliers in the region.
4. Experience with forecasting tools and P&L budget monitoring.
5. Fluent in English.
6. Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

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

About Chalhoub Group:

Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East and an expert in retail, distribution and communication. With a growing workforce of more than 12,000 people, and a network of over 650 retail stores, the Group's success is attributed to its highly skilled and dedicated teams.

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