Brand Manager (Retail Operations)

GRG Banking; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG Banking is seeking an experienced Brand Manager to lead brand strategy and operations for a women's fashion brand across the GCC region. The role sits at the intersection of brand strategy, retail operations, and commercial excellence, driving business growth while building customer connections.

You will partner with retail partners, shape GTM strategies, and collaborate with Marketing to deliver campaigns across markets.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of proven experience in retail brand management and operations.
• Experience managing 25+ retail locations across multiple markets.
• Strong ecommerce and omnichannel retail experience with KPI management.
• Experience leading cross-cultural, cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strategic mindset balancing brand vision with commercial reality and strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand and operations management across GCC markets with consistent execution.
• Partner with retail partners to optimize assortment, inventory, and pricing for growth.
• Shape and implement go-to-market strategies tailored to regional dynamics.
• Collaborate with Marketing to build impactful brand awareness campaigns.
• Drive retail KPIs, commercial metrics, and ecommerce performance to targets.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Brand management

Retail operations

Ecommerce

Omnichannel

KPI management

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural leadership

Job description

An opportunity for an experienced Brand Manager to lead brand strategy and operations for a women's fashion brand across the GCC region. The role sits at the intersection of brand strategy, retail operations, and commercial excellence, driving business growth while building customer connections across the region.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead brand and operations management across all GCC markets, ensuring consistent execution.
• Partner with retail partners to optimize assortment, inventory, and pricing for volume and margin growth.
• Shape and implement go-to-market strategies tailored to regional market dynamics and consumer preferences.
• Collaborate with Marketing to build impactful brand awareness campaigns across the region.
• Drive retail KPIs, commercial metrics, and ecommerce performance to meet business targets.
• Lead and mentor cross-cultural, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• 7 - 10 years of proven experience in retail brand management and operations.
• Demonstrated success managing 25+ retail locations across multiple markets.
• Strong ecommerce and omnichannel retail experience, with proven retail KPI management and commercial acumen.
• Experience leading cross-cultural, cross-functional teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strategic mindset balancing brand vision with commercial reality, plus strong stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with fashion or lifestyle brands in the GCC, including premium or mid-market brands.
• Arabic language proficiency and understanding of GCC consumer preferences and shopping behaviors.