Brand Director: Dubai Retail Portfolio Leader

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group in Dubai is seeking a Brand Director - Retail Portfolio Strategy to lead brand direction, market expansion, and financial performance across a multi-brand portfolio. You will oversee P&L, budgeting, buying, merchandising, marketing, and retail operations, driving revenue growth and customer engagement.

The role requires senior-level experience in brand management and a proven track record in international retail environments, with strong leadership and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Senior-level leadership in retail brand management and portfolio leadership.
• Proven experience owning P&L, budgets, forecasts, and commercial investments.
• Strong capability to translate market intelligence into growth actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic plans for assigned brands and translate portfolio objectives into priorities.
• Own the P&L for assigned brands and manage revenue, gross margin, and budgets.
• Lead pricing, promotions, and markdown strategies across multiple channels.
• Oversee seasonal buying, assortment planning, and inventory productivity.
• Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Ops, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.

Skills

Brand strategy

Brand portfolio management

Retail commercial strategy

P&L management

Revenue growth

Gross margin management

EBITDA management

Business planning

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Commercial analysis

Market expansion

Business development

Pricing strategy

Promotional planning

Markdown management

Seasonal buying

Merchandise planning

Inventory productivity

Inventory turnover

Sell-through analysis

Stock cover

Stock ageing

Product performance analysis

Customer behavior analysis

Market share analysis

Brand partnerships

Principal management

Licensor management

Commercial negotiations

Annual business reviews

Brand compliance

Marketing strategy

Campaign planning

Customer acquisition

Customer retention

Retail operations

Store performance

Conversion rate

Average Transaction Value

ATV

Units per Transaction

UPT

Retail expansion

Team leadership

Performance management

Executive reporting

Business governance

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Apparel Group in Dubai is seeking a Brand Director - Retail Portfolio Strategy to lead brand direction, market expansion, and financial performance across a multi-brand portfolio. You will oversee P&L, budgeting, buying, merchandising, marketing, and retail operations, driving revenue growth and customer engagement.

The role requires senior-level experience in brand management and a proven track record in international retail environments, with strong leadership and cross-functional