Our client, a global leader in the design, production and sales of luxury fashion accessories is looking for a talented Brand Business Manager for the Middle East and North Africa region. As part of our clients overall strategic vision, the successful candidate will be based in Dubai, covering a number of markets across the MENA region.
The Brand Business Manager will play an integral part in the business, driving wholesale initiatives with distributors as well as managing direct key accounts along with playing a key role in the development of retail and franchise initiatives for one of the businesses highest profile brands. Ultimately, the Brand Business Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the overall sales and marketing strategy for the brand in the MENA region.
The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:
• Design a comprehensive and creative sales and marketing plan for the MENA region.
• Set sales and marketing targets for the local team.
• Assign sales territory targets for individual members.
• Co-ordinate sales activities with other work units and departments within the business.
• Manage all budget and financial planning associated with the MENA region.
• Research competitor’s products and services on a continuous basis.
• Manage distribution and product assortment, as well as looking to identify new partners.
• Develop and execute creative and innovative events and trade shows in line with strategic plans.
• Responsible for all aspects of monthly management reporting in line with requirements.
• Implement sales tools and training initiatives to improve overall customer contact.
• Develop new creative and innovative sales campaigns, as well as marketing and promotional plans to enhance the overall standing of the product in the local and regional markets.
• Develop a below the line strategy with the trade marketing department to further promote the brand in line with the overall sales and marketing strategy in place.
• Proactively get involved in various local and regional projects to further drive the business forward.
The ideal candidate will have at least 7+ years management experience, with continuous experience in successfully directing a sales team and working with a well known international brand. The successful candidate will have a proven record in delivering revenue growth and results, with a passion for innovate and creative marketing in the MENA region.
The Brand Business Manager will have a relevant Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, as well as the ability to operate in a fast-growing, highly entrepreneurial environment, maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate passion, imagination, speed and a very customer focused outlook. The successful candidate will also be required to travel on a regular basis in and around the region.
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Skills
The ideal candidate will have at least 7+ years management experience, with continuous experience in successfully directing a sales team and working with a well known international brand. The successful candidate will have a proven record in delivering revenue growth and results, with a passion for innovate and creative marketing in the MENA region.
The Brand Business Manager will have a relevant Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, as well as the ability to operate in a fast-growing, highly entrepreneurial environment, maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate passion, imagination, speed and a very customer focused outlook. The successful candidate will also be required to travel on a regular basis in and around the region.
Education
Degree or Diploma in Business Administration
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