Requirements
The Brand Manager will be responsible for implementing the brand strategy in Saudi Arabia, managing distributor collaboration, ensuring brand execution and retail visibility, and overseeing marketing activities. Key responsibilities include brand strategy implementation, marketing execution, sales team training, and reporting. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Business or Marketing, a minimum of 5 years of experience in the beauty industry (preferably luxury brands), full fluency in English and Arabic, and strong knowledge of the Saudi Arabian market. The role requires strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience managing distributor relationships or retail operations without direct commercial authority. The candidate must be based in Riyadh and willing to travel.
Description
Job Title: Brand Manager – Saudi ArabiaLocation: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaReports To: Regional Office – DubaiAbout UsFounded in 1985, Dolce&Gabbana is an international leader in the fashion and luxury sector. Founders Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have always been the creative driving force behind the brand's activities, as well as the principal architects of its development strategy. An expression of italian style, the Group designs, manufactures, and distributes clothing, accessories, fragrances and cosmetics, watches and jewelry. It is also active in lifestyle collaborations, home furnishings, and unique haute couture segments.Role PurposeThe Brand Manager will act as the brand's on-the-ground representative in Saudi Arabia, managing day-to-day collaboration with the local distributor to ensure flawless brand execution, retail visibility, market development, and commercial oversight. While this role does not hold authority to negotiate commercial terms with the local distributor in KSA, it works closely with the Dubai regional team to align local activities with the broader regional strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesBrand Strategy Implementation & Market PresenceEnsure the brand strategy, as defined by the Dubai regional office, is fully and consistently executed across the Saudi market, translating as well regional priorities into locally relevant initiatives to achieve business objectives.Monitor and enforce adherence to all brand guidelines in retail stores to maintain and elevate brand imageConduct regular market visits, store audits, and field inspections to assess brand presentation, merchandising, and customer experienceVerify that the distributor has appointed the right sales personnel in appropriate locations, ensuring they are trained and aligned with the brand's values and objectivesMarketing Activities ExecutionCoordinate with the distributor and regional marketing team to deliver engaging customer experiences and flawless execution of all local marketing initiatives including mall podiums, in-store animations, product launches, events, CRM, and digital/e-commerce activations that reflect the brand's luxury positioningMonitor the effectiveness and compliance of local marketing campaigns and report on outcomes and areas for improvementTrack and evaluate the performance of local marketing initiatives and recommend optimizations based on results, consumer response and ROI.Monitor the brand's e-retail presence in Saudi Arabia, ensuring assortment, content, visibility, launches and online brand presentation are aligned with regional standards.Sales Team Training & DevelopmentOversee the local training team (dotted line to Dubai training team) and development of the distributor's dedicated sales team to guarantee deep product knowledge and exceptional customer serviceCollaborate with the regional training team to design and implement ongoing training programs and workshopsMonitor the effectiveness of training initiatives and provide feedback to improve sales force performanceReporting & FeedbackDeliver comprehensive reports on brand implementation, market conditions, retail execution, sales team performance, marketing activities, and commercial KPIs to the Dubai officeBuild a detailed monthly competition insights report for the Dubai team, analyzing competitor activities and local market trendsClosely track sell-out performance in key retail, and provide actionable feedback to the distributor and regional teamRecommend improvement actions based on local trends and competitor analysis to enhance brand performance and market positioningSupport regional strategic projects, business planning and ad-hoc market analysis, providing Saudi-specific insights and recommendations.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Business, Marketing, or a related disciplineMinimum of 5 years relevant experience in the beauty industry, ideally within luxury or premium brandsFull professional fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatoryStrong knowledge of the Saudi Arabian retail and beauty marketStrong interpersonal and communication skills, able to effectively bridge local and regional teamsDetail-oriented and highly organized, with excellent problem-solving abilitiesCollaborative and proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership, even without direct commercial authority, that can continuously improve ways of workingProven experience managing distributor relationships or retail operations without direct commercial authorityBased in Riyadh with willingness to travel locally and regionallyPassionate about luxury beauty brands and delivering exceptional customer experiences