Open Jobs Retail Marketing Manager 262170

Sephora; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer in Dubai is seeking a Marketing Manager to oversee all trade marketing elements linked to customer experience, manage visual merchandising, and lead the development of in-store designs and animations. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience in a relevant field, is fluent in English, and possesses strong communication skills. This role demands enthusiasm for a dynamic environment and the ability to maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in marketing or visual merchandising.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to travel within the region as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all trade marketing elements linked to customer experience.
• Directly project manage and lead all in-store build development.
• Develop and maintain all animation fixture guidelines.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent MS Office skills (PowerPoint & Excel)

Strong communication skills

Prioritization skills

Education

University degree

Job description

EN JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE

• Manage all trade marketing elements linked to customer experience and journey instore.
• Lead with all key planning and cross functional teams the retail marketing calendar for Sephora Middle East across all regions.
• Manage and develop the in-store animation calendar across the full Sephora Network ensuring all 360 touchpoints are met.
• Manage and facilitate projects with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all 360 touchpoints are met during KCPs and thematic animations.
• Directly project manage and lead all in-store build development and pop-ups as required.
• Manage the design and all in-store visibility elements including all visual merchandising for new store destinations and regional animation rollouts.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Build out in-store guidelines and requirements in coordination with Sephora EME to ensure all in-store and online guidelines (brand and institutional) are being executed accurately across the region.
• Lead the development of the in-store animation calendar across the full Sephora Network ensuring all 360 touchpoints are met (including cross-functional stakeholders outside store environments).
• Facilitate and execute all stages of the animation process including design, coordination, production, and ensuring delivery of qualitative and relevant messaging through both in-store attractivity and conversation.
• Liaise with cross-functional departments to ensure all key messaging and touchpoints on the customer journey are relevant and impactful, maintaining the Sephora Editorial Tone of Voice.
• Manage all timelines, key documents, and trackers for all countries to ensure all deliverables and due dates are met as per concept, production, and delivery.
• Manage all cross-functional department relationships to ensure all touchpoints are met and key storytelling is developed and maintained.
• Manage all special project coordination activities including communication and updates from cross-functional departments and the European/Middle East Team.
• Manage all retail marketing support and activities for store openings and events.
• Manage the maintenance of the yearly budget for Animation In-Store Marketing and other retail activities.
• Manage the Regional Store Window facilitation across all markets.

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

• Lead the development of attractive in-store designs for different categories based on business requirements.
• Coordinate all stages of design, production, and installation, including quality control checks.
• Manage the development and rollout of all category fixtures across the region.
• Lead the maintenance of the Category Fixture Budget, ensuring cost optimization.
• Develop and maintain all Category and Permanent Fixture Guidelines.

BRAND ACTIVATIONS

• Develop and maintain all animation fixture guidelines, including Regional Pop-Ups and other permanent fixtures.
• Manage approval of brand animation designs and technical drawings with internal teams prior to approval.
• Ensure all brand animations are executed according to Sephora Guidelines.

AGENCY/SUPPLIER RELATIONS

• Provide necessary information to suppliers, including files and production elements.
• Manage communication between Sephora Europe and local markets to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Build and maintain successful relationships with suppliers and business partners.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on special projects.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & PERSONALITY

• The candidate should have a university degree and 3-4 years of experience in marketing or visual merchandising in a medium to large organization.
• Fluent in English with excellent MS Office skills (PowerPoint & Excel).
• Strong communication and prioritization skills, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to travel within the region as required.
• Must embody Sephora Culture DNA and EVP, with authentic communication, coordination, influencing skills, and enthusiasm for a dynamic environment.

Most importantly, the candidate needs to live and breathe Sephora Culture.

Required Experience: Manager