Assistant Manager -Travel Retail

Reed Recruitment Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UAE is seeking candidates for a role focused on driving business growth and brand visibility in travel retail across the UAE and neighboring countries. The ideal candidate should have a background in brand management, strong relationship management skills, and a degree in business management. The salary ranges from AED 18,000 to AED 22,000.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant brand management and operations experience in Retail.
• Well versed in MS Office.
• Effective people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Duty Free.
• Drive sales growth in the travel retail segment.
• Oversee inventory management and stock replenishment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

People management

MS Office knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business management

Job description

Reed Recruitment Middle East is currently looking for candidates with good experience in Travel Retail for Dubai Location

Job Purpose:

To drive business growth and brand visibility across Travel Retail accounts in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman through strong relationship management, sales performance tracking, and effective coordination with marketing and operations teams. The role focuses on expanding market presence, executing promotions, and ensuring smooth retail operations.

Business Development & Relationship Management:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in Duty Free and other travel retail accounts across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities to expand the brand's footprint within the travel retail sector while leveraging existing relationships

Sales & Performance Management:

• Driving sales growth in the travel retail segment
• Monitoring and analyzing sales performance, ensuring the achievement of budgeted revenue and profitability
• Collaborating with internal brand teams to align sales strategies

Marketing & Promotions

• Working closely with brand and marketing teams to design and implement promotional activities tailored to travel retail audiences
• Ensuring optimal brand visibility and merchandising standards at all travel retail points of sale

Operations & Logistics

• Overseeing the operational aspects, including inventory management, stock replenishment, and ensuring customer service and operational standards
• Coordinating with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and availability of stock

Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business management or associated streams from a reputed institute
• At least 1-2 years of relevant brand management and operations experience in Retail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Effective people management
• Well versed in MS Office

Salary -AED 18,000-AED 22,000