Assistant Product Marketing Manager

KAYALI; Dubai; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fragrance company in Dubai is searching for an Assistant Product Marketing Manager. This role involves supporting product strategy development, working with teams to ensure alignment, and driving product innovation. Candidates should have 3-5 years of business experience, preferably in beauty or retail, and a passion for fragrance. The position requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Benefits include competitive medical coverage and employee discounts.

Benefits

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Find Your Magic Days

Volunteer Day

Professional Development Days

Birthday leave

Egg Freezing Benefits

Employee discounts on KAYALI products

Product gifting

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related business experience, preferably in beauty or retail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Passion for beauty and fragrance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global product strategy.
• Drive product positioning and manage innovation.
• Analyze emerging trends and provide data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Fueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination' in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona's rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world's most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jeweled bottles.

Our Mission

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative and luxurious fragrances, education and by sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary

KAYALI is looking for a highly analytical and results-oriented Assistant Product Marketing Manager to support the development and execution of our global product strategy. This role works closely with the Senior Product Marketing Manager to drive product positioning, business management, and innovation, ensuring alignment with brand objectives. The Assistant Product Marketing Manager will help guide product development, product messaging, and deliver performance insights while maintaining and building global processes. Success in this role requires a balance of creativity, analytical thinking, communication, and leadership to help shape the future of KAYALI's product portfolio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Global Product Management & Brand Advocacy

• Work closely with Commercial, Product Development, and Marketing teams on market needs; serve as global brand advocate to push initiatives forward
• Establish and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with internal partners and act as brand liaison for internal teams supporting Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Packaging, and Regional Market teams
• Prepare and support presentations and reports for leadership and market-facing meetings
  
  

Global Product Pipeline, Product Calendar, and Product Assortment

• Assist in maintaining the global product calendar and sharing monthly updates
• Support product category development by helping to create new product briefs, including product claims management, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align on retail pricing, cost of goods, and margin objectives
• Support the Senior Product Marketing Manager to identify consumer insights, market gaps, and portfolio opportunities to develop compelling, differentiated product concepts
• Execute promotional kit and token of appreciation (TOS) strategies while collaborating with regional market teams
• Track cost and margin targets to meet financial objectives of the brand
• Assist in evaluating the launch potential for new product developments (NPD) by gathering data and collaborating with market teams to refine forecasts and expectations
  
  

Reporting & Research

• Remain relentlessly up to date on emerging and future trends across relevant industries to identify and drive business opportunities
• Assist the Senior Product Marketing Manager with cost of goods analysis and provide insights as needed on product development
• Provide key initiatives performance and ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed
• Make data-driven recommendations based on research and sales trends
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years of related business experience, beauty and/or retail experience strongly preferred
• Passion for Beauty and fragrance is a MUST!
• Must demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, and creative skills
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills & a positive attitude
• Team player who can successfully build collaborative relationships and work cross-functionally with Product Development, Supply Chain, Marketing and Commercial
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to own and drive projects and make good judgment calls under the guidance of the Senior Product Marketing Manager
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills
  
  

Benefits

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Find Your Magic Days
• Volunteer Day
• Professional Development Days
• Birthday leave
• Egg Freezing Benefits
• Employee discounts on Kayali products
• Products gifting