Job Description

Brand Portfolio Management

: Overseeing the assigned portfolio of brands, ensuring a deep understanding of the brands in their entirety and the retail business environment

Brand boutiques

: Identifying opportunities for enhancing client servicing and ensure the effective operation and management of brand boutiques to deliver exceptional customer experiences

Brand Principal Relationships

: Managing relationships with brand principals comprehensively, including product, marketing, training, new launches, and more

Sales Forecasting & Budgeting

: Forecasting sales accurately and developing brand budgets to ensure business goals are met

Sales Target & Purchase Monitoring

: Monitoring sales targets and purchases across multiple markets and channels for the assigned brand portfolio

Brand/Product Lifecycle Management

: Managing the entire lifecycle of the brand/products, from product selection to sales and customer delivery

Order & Inventory Management

: Overseeing the buying cycle and order placement, while effectively managing the Open-To-Buy (OTB) process. Ensuring proper inventory management, with attention to product availability, slow-moving items, and liquidation strategies

Pricing Parity & Benchmarking

: Ensuring pricing parity across all brand channels, continuously benchmarking against home markets to maintain competitiveness

Store Planograms & Brand Placement

: Developing and reviewing store planograms and brand placements, ensuring they align with brand standards and are evaluated regularly

Travel retail business

: Collaborating closely with the travel retail team to ensure the brand's performance is maximized and business opportunities are fully optimized in the travel retail channel

E-commerce Strategy

: Leading the growth and development of the e-commerce business for the assigned brand portfolio, encompassing both Rivoli Group's owned e-commerce platform and third-party marketplaces

Market Research & Strategy Development:

Analyzing trends in both international and domestic markets, crafting strategies to stay ahead of competitors. Acting as the key point of contact for market intelligence in the watch industry

Business Planning

: Developing actionable business plans to achieve brand objectives and growth targets

Best Practices Implementation

: Collaborating closely with brand principals to gain a deep understanding of global best practices and effectively adapt and implement them within the regional market

Marketing Initiatives

: Driving marketing initiatives for the assigned brands, collaborating closely with the in-house marketing team and the brand principals

Retail Store Visits

: Conducting regular visits to retail stores to ensure proper brand visibility and adherence to merchandising guidelines
PROFILE


Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Brand, Marketing Management, or a related field Arabic knowledge proficiency (verbal & written) would be preferable 10-12 years of experience in Brand Management, Buying & Planning within the retail industry, preferably in watches or jewelry Proven experience managing large brand portfolios and overseeing operational processes Excellent communication and presentation skills Results-driven with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to achieving goals Dynamic, agile, and trend-savvy, with a deep understanding of current market trends and consumer preferences Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders Proficient in MS Office, digital platforms, social media, online marketing, and related technologies Strong understanding of consumer behavior and the ability to leverage insights for strategic decision-making * Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, understand consumer behavior, and develop actionable insights