BRAND MANAGER Job description - The candidate would contribute to the Brand Development, Brand Awareness, Marketing operations, Budgeting, Sales Forecasting and plans along with retail Go-to-market strategies. - Defining and implementing marketing activities that support our brands. - Conveys market research and end user surveys to define adequate activities and introduce new products - Responsible for marketing budget allocation and new product selection, launch activation, listing, distribution strategies, effective and timely go to market launch planning - Responsible for branding activities, end user communication, product portfolio, pricing, and ultimately profitability. - Perform regular monthly and quarterly business analysis, results achieved by respective brands or product categories & reporting to both represented agencies and Senior management. - Collaborates with agencies and sales team to build sales promotions, product communication and commercial strategies to address opportunities and shortcomings. The Skills And Qualifications - University degree in Marketing / Business Administration/ Economics or comparable-Masters and or any other further qualification in Brand Management or Brand Development or Trade Marketing is a plus. - Above 5 years relevant experience managing Skin & Personal Care brands - Former Experience with FMCG - Knowledge of marketing and trade marketing activities, tools and techniques is needed - Knowledge of category management and assortment - Knowledge of the UAE Retail Market is an advantage - Distribution Companies in the UAE/GCC is an advantage Competent with Microsoft office / CRM /ORACLE - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Analytical, Creative and Strategic Thinking - Written and Oral Presentations Skills - Strong leadership and project management - Multi-tasking and delegating - Consumer communication strategy, planning and execution. - Cross-functional project leadership - Business analysis and Consumer insights - Financial acumen - Ideally fluent in English & Arabic. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: AED1.00 per month