Business Development Consultant and Brand Development – Perfume Sector

confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

confidential is seeking a seasoned market and brand strategist to lead analysis and entry planning for the perfume sector in the UAE and Gulf region. You will identify opportunities, advise on product selections and pricing, and coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to shape the initial launch.

The role requires deep market knowledge of UAE perfumes, strong negotiation skills, and a network with key industry players. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in the perfume sector or a related field.
• Experience in developing or launching perfume brands or luxury products.
• Good knowledge of the perfume market in the UAE and Gulf countries and consumer trends.
• Practical experience in dealing with perfume manufacturers and suppliers of raw materials, oils, and packaging.
• Good understanding of manufacturing costs, pricing, and profit margins.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis of the perfume sector and trends in the UAE and Gulf countries.
• Study competitors and target customers to identify opportunities in the UAE market.
• Contribute to brand strategy and define market position and target price segment.
• Provide recommendations on products and perfumes for initial launch.
• Assist in finding perfume manufacturers and suppliers inside and outside the UAE and evaluate options.
• Advise on essential oils, raw materials, packaging, and labeling.
• Assist in estimating production costs and developing pricing strategies and margins.
• Prepare market entry strategies and launch plans for the UAE market.
• Provide recommendations on sales, distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• Support negotiations with manufacturers, suppliers, and trade partners.
• Offer practical solutions to turn investment ideas into actionable plans.

Skills

Market analysis

Brand strategy

Launch planning

Competitive analysis

Supplier negotiation

Costing & pricing

Networking

English proficiency

Arabic knowledge

Job description

• Market analysis of the perfume sector and commercial trends and opportunities available in the UAE and Gulf countries.
• Study of competitors and target customers to identify suitable business opportunities in the UAE market.
• Contribution to the development of brand strategy and defining its market position and target price segment.
• Providing recommendations on products and suitable perfumes for the initial launch.
• Assisting in the search for perfume manufacturers and suppliers and evaluating suitable options inside and outside the UAE.
• Providing advice on essential oils, raw materials, packaging, and labeling.
• Assisting in estimating production costs and developing pricing strategies and profit margins.
• Preparing market entry strategies and launch and expansion plans in the UAE market.
• Providing recommendations on sales, distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• Supporting communication and negotiation with manufacturers, suppliers, and trade partners as needed.
• Providing practical solutions and recommendations to transform investment ideas into actionable plans.

Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the perfume sector or a related field.
• Experience in developing or launching perfume brands or luxury products.
• Good knowledge of the perfume market in the UAE and Gulf countries and consumer trends.
• Practical experience in dealing with perfume manufacturers and suppliers of raw materials, oils, and packaging.
• Good understanding of manufacturing costs, pricing, and profit margins.
• Ability to analyze the market, identify business opportunities, and develop actionable strategies.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and business relationship management skills.
• Preferred to have a professional network with manufacturers, suppliers, and partners in the perfume sector.
• Experience with local, regional, or global brands in the perfume field is preferred.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, and knowledge of Arabic is an additional advantage.