Head - Brands

Apparel Group
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Cross-functional collaboration","Accountability","Continuous improvement"]

Lead the overall strategy for an assigned brand portfolio, driving sales growth, profitability, and market share. Own P&L outcomes and set annual plans, budgets, and financial targets while monitoring performance metrics and taking corrective actions. Guide seasonal buying, merchandising, assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory productivity. Manage brand partnerships, negotiations, and compliance, and partner with marketing and retail teams to improve customer experience. Lead and develop cross-functional brand management teams.

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Apparel Group
Apparel Group
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Head - Brands

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Job Summary

Lead the overall strategy for an assigned brand portfolio, driving sales growth, profitability, and market share. Own P&L outcomes and set annual plans, budgets, and financial targets while monitoring performance metrics and taking corrective actions. Guide seasonal buying, merchandising, assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory productivity. Manage brand partnerships, negotiations, and compliance, and partner with marketing and retail teams to improve customer experience. Lead and develop cross-functional brand management teams.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: President level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute long-term strategy for the assigned brand portfolio, including market expansion initiatives and partnership opportunities.
  • •Own the P&L for assigned brands and ensure achievement of revenue and profit targets through commercial planning and performance monitoring.
  • •Lead pricing, promotional, and markdown strategies; manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • •Provide strategic direction for seasonal buying and merchandising, including assortment, stock levels, and inventory productivity.
  • •Lead brand management teams and ensure cross-functional alignment across Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Retail, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.

Key Requirements

  • •Post-master’s level education or equivalent experience in brand/business management
  • •Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term brand portfolio strategy and annual business plans
  • •Experience owning P&L and driving revenue, gross margin, and profitability targets
  • •Proven track record in buying/merchandising strategy, inventory performance, and sell-through optimization
  • •Experience leading, mentoring, and managing cross-functional brand management teams
Experience:RetailBrand management
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCross-functional collaborationAccountabilityContinuous improvement
Languages:US

Company Brief

Apparel Group
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate operating a portfolio of international and homegrown brands across store and online channels, managing franchising, wholesale and retail operations across the Middle East, Asia and beyond.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1996
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