Junior Brand Manager

PlaceUp; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaceUp in the UAE is seeking a proactive Junior Brand Manager to support growth of a portfolio of 8 international brands across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The role combines commercial execution, marketing coordination, and retail operations to ensure consistent brand performance across distributors and retail networks.

The position requires 3–5 years in Brand Management or related commercial marketing, with willingness to travel within the GCC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Brand Management, Trade Marketing, or similar commercial marketing role.
• Experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, or consumer brands is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, Visual Merchandising, and distributor management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel within the GCC as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial and marketing strategy for a portfolio of 8 international brands across the UAE and KSA.
• Coordinate with internal Commercial, Marketing and Sales teams for brand initiatives.
• Plan, execute, and monitor seasonal campaigns, promotions, and product launches.
• Manage relationships with distributors across the GCC to align with brand objectives.
• Coordinate collection deployment, product launches, and inventory allocation across retail channels.
• Monitor sell-through and propose liquidation strategies for slow-moving stock.
• Develop and implement sales incentive programs with distributors and commercial teams.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor execution, VM, stock levels, and brand presentation.
• Work with retail partners to ensure compliance with brand standards and objectives.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare periodic reports and provide recommendations to improve brand performance.

Skills

Brand management

Trade marketing

Category management

Retail operations

Distributors management

Analytical skills

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: UAE / KSA (GCC Travel Required)

We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Junior Brand Manager to support the growth and development of a portfolio of leading international brands across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The role combines commercial execution, marketing coordination, and retail operations to ensure consistent brand performance across distributor and retail networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial and marketing strategy for a portfolio of 8 international brands across the UAE and KSA.
• Coordinate closely with internal Commercial, Marketing, and Sales teams to ensure successful execution of brand initiatives.
• Plan, execute, and monitor seasonal sales campaigns, promotional activities, and product launches.
• Manage relationships with distributors across the GCC to ensure alignment with brand objectives and sales targets.
• Coordinate collection deployment, product launches, and inventory allocation across retail channels.
• Monitor sell-through performance and recommend liquidation strategies for slow-moving inventory.
• Develop and implement sales incentive programs in collaboration with distributors and commercial teams.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor execution, Visual Merchandising (VM), stock levels, and overall brand presentation.
• Work closely with retail partners and companies operating the stores to ensure compliance with brand standards and commercial objectives.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare periodic reports and provide recommendations to improve brand performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Category Management, or a similar commercial marketing role.
• Experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, or consumer brands is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, Visual Merchandising, and distributor management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel within the GCC as required.