Brand Manager

About the role

Harvard Logistics is seeking a dynamic Brand Manager to lead the development and promotion of its retail brands in Dubai. The role involves overseeing brand strategy, product selection, event planning and driving sales growth across existing and new markets.

Key responsibilities

• Select product collections aligned with market trends, analyse target segments, pricing and competition, and produce brand reports.
• Coordinate merchandising activities to maximise operational efficiency and minimise costs.
• Lead brand expansion geographically and into new markets based on commercial analysis.
• Visit stores to ensure proper operation, pricing, and visual merchandising; schedule window dressing activities.
• Ensure compliance with franchise and lease agreements.
• Plan layout of stock rooms and warehouses to optimise inventory control.
• Develop action plans when targets are missed and take ownership of shop P&L.
• Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate the brand team.
• Plan and organise events, promotions and special collections in coordination with Marketing and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Senior Brand Manager and Country Manager to set seasonal budgets and sales standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in brand or retail management.
• Fluent English; additional Spanish, Italian or French is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.