Brand Manager (Retail Operations)

GRG International Pty Ltd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG International Pty Ltd in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Brand Manager to lead brand strategy and regional operations for a women’s fashion brand across the GCC. You will drive go-to-market plans, optimize retail assortment and pricing, and manage ecommerce performance to fuel growth.

You will also collaborate with marketing to build impactful campaigns, and mentor cross-cultural teams in a fast-paced environment, balancing brand vision with commercial delivery.

Qualifications

• 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 KPI management and commercial acumen.
• 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 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.

Skills

Brand management

Operations

Ecommerce

Omnichannel

Stakeholder mgmt

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.