Brand Manager

Client of 8 Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Brand Manager to oversee the audio category. This role involves developing strategies for product acquisition, managing supplier relationships, and conducting market analysis to drive sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in audio technology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will help shape the future of the audio market and enhance customer satisfaction through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with 5+ years in sales/commercial environments.
• Strong technical background in audio technology and sales skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for the audio product category.
• Negotiate pricing and distribution agreements with suppliers.

Skills

Technical background in audio technology

Sales skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Results-oriented

Computer proficiency (MS Office, SAP, Zoho)

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Zoho

Job description

Brand Manager
Dubai, DU
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Position: Brand Manager Audio
Reports to: CEO
Direct Reports: N/A
Job Purpose: Overall responsibility for the audio category.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for the overall strategy of the product category.
2. Responsible for brand acquisition, ensuring category product ranges are complete.
3. Develop an understanding of the category's P&L.
4. Negotiate pricing and overall distribution agreements with suppliers to the benefit of the client and its customers.
5. Build and maintain solid relationships with suppliers.
6. Act as a liaison/focal point between suppliers and the company.
7. Assist the sales department in building proposals, solutions, and BOQs, ensuring the utmost accuracy and quality of proposed systems.
8. Provide pre-sales and post-sales support.
9. Attend trainings and keep up to date with industry trends and market changes.
10. Conduct internal trainings geared towards brand/product knowledge and market trends, amongst others with the purpose of driving sales.
11. Conduct external trainings geared towards brand/product knowledge, technical know-how and market trends, amongst others, with the purpose of driving sales.
12. Conduct market analysis, providing management with insights, information, and understanding of the external landscape.
13. Conduct competitor analysis, providing management with insights, information, and understanding of the external landscape.
14. Coordinate with the marketing team for launches, promotions, highlights, and overall awareness on all things lighting.
15. Engage cross-functionally with sales, procurement/logistics, warehousing and others to drive results strategically and financially.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Experience Required:

• At least 5 years of working experience in sales/commercial environments.
• At least 5 years of working experience in the pro audio industry.

Competencies / Skills Required:

• Strong technical background in audio technology.
• Sales skills a plus.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized.
• Results-oriented and capacity to work under pressure.
• Highly computer proficient (MS Office, SAP, Zoho, E-mail)