Head of Brands – W&J – Buying & Merchandising – Dubai Based

Job Description

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One of the largest retail conglomerates, managing a diverse portfolio of leading watch, jewellery and accessory brands across the Middle East.

• Manage a portfolio of global watch brands, overseeing full brand lifecycle from planning to execution across retail and e-commerce channels
• Serve as the key liaison with brand principals, aligning on product strategy, launches, marketing, and training initiatives
• Analyze global and regional market trends to develop competitive strategies and act as the subject matter expert for the watch category
• Forecast sales, manage budgets, monitor purchases, and ensure pricing consistency across markets
• Oversee product selection, OTB management, inventory control, and liquidation of slow movers to optimize brand performance
• Ensure best-in-class brand presentation in-store through planograms, merchandising, and regular retail audits
• Develop e-commerce strategies and work with travel retail teams to unlock new growth opportunities and elevate brand presence

• 10-12 years of experience in brand management, buying or planning within retail-ideally in watches or related sectors like fashion, FMCG, consumer goods or electronics
• Proven track record managing large-scale brand portfolios and operational processes
• Commercially driven, proactive and entrepreneurial in mindset with a focus on delivering results
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation skills and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Agile and trend-aware with a strong grasp of evolving consumer preferences and market dynamics
• Analytical and insights-led with the ability to interpret data to drive brand strategy and performance

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2025-11-11 12:32:42