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

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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