Senior Product Manager - Watches - UAE

Richemont; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury goods company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Product Manager for Watches. The role involves the development of marketing strategies, managing product launches, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in the luxury sector and a degree in a related field. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a prestigious brand in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Cultural enrichment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the luxury industry.
• Strong record of cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop UAE marketing strategy for watches category.
• Collaborate on local strategic plan and identify growth opportunities.
• Animate product categories and manage sales forecasts.

Skills

Product performance

Assortment management

Business analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital acumen

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Business, Management, or Marketing

Job description

The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 9000+ colleagues of 105 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR MISSION?

As the Senior Product Manager for Watches in the UAE, you will be in charge of the development of the UAE marketing strategy for the watches category, defining forecast and 360 plan for product launches, developing action plans to support in range collections, and collaborating closely with commercial, supply, client and communication teams.

Reporting to the Head of Product & Client Marketing, and as an integral part of the wider MCC Community, you will be responsible for the following:

Implement Strategic Marketing Plan and Actions

• Collaborate on the definition of the local strategic plan: product & client analysis, sales ambition, and action plan definition
• Identify long-term opportunities and sources of growth

Animate Product Category

• Collaborate with the supply team to define and revise assortments. Track closely stock rotation & negotiate replenishments with regional & international teams.
• Revise sales forecasts on a monthly basis and collaborate with supply teams to ensure adequate product supply.
• Work in collaboration with commercial teams to define and implement action plans in the boutique on identified category/collection/reference.
• Be the key interlocutor and support for boutiques, build strong relationships with boutique deputy managers and animate the community.
• Strengthen internal commitment, keeping the category top of mind via dynamic in-boutique animations, challenges, incentives.
• Develop & lead in boutique trainings in collaboration with the Learning & Development department.
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to optimize the visibility of the collections in boutiques and optimize product performance.
• Collaborate with communication team to support product awareness and desirability.
• Collaborate with events team to implement activations in-boutique and beyond with a client centric approach focusing on awareness, desirability & personalized experience.
• Elaborate monthly and yearly reports/analysis and follow-up product performance.

Launch New Products & Exclusivities

• Define sales forecasts and assortments in collaboration with supply, commercial and Regional Marketing regional teams.
• Define and implement 360 launch plan in coordination with other departments, work closely with communication, visual merchandising, CRM, Client Service, L&D, and Regional Marketing teams.
• Train and support boutiques, POS, and commercial teams.
• Follow up performances, target and qualitative feedback.
• Brief and work in collaboration with the Regional Marketing team to develop creative Middle East exclusivities.

Master the Competition & Market Environment

• Capture market insights (economy, demographics, technology).
• Identify key / relevant competitors; understand their strategy (product offer, distribution strategy, price positioning, communication strategy, etc.).
• Share industry news (press, websites, events, etc.).

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• You are passionate about Watches and driving Product Performance with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the luxury industry, ideally in the Middle East Region.
• You hold a degree Business, Management, Marketing, or any related field.
• You have knowledge in assortment management, merchandising & business analysis.
• You are curious and highly collaborative; in that, you have a strong record of cross-functional relationships that build trust and credibility with a diverse team of internal business partners.
• You have a strong digital and analytical acumen; you can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and draw credible pictures and visions.
• You are organized, self-driven and resourceful. You enjoy working on multiple priorities and projects, managing your time effectively.
• You are fluent preferably in multiple languages with spoken and written English mandatory (additional language skills are a plus).

WHAT DO WE OFFER

At Cartier, you will be part of a community bound by a strong sense of responsibility, where connection, collaboration, and collective spirit thrive.

We empower individual talents, united by a shared commitment to excellence, inspired by the world's diverse cultures, to respect and enrich our unique heritage. We believe that different perspectives fuel innovation and drive us to create exceptional experiences.

We offer an energizing environment for career growth and the opportunity to contribute your individual vision to a legacy of creativity.

We celebrate every achievement, big or small, fostering meaningful connections through gratitude and mutual support, nurturing a sense of belonging.

Join us at Cartier, a place like no other, forever moving forward.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

If your application is selected, you will receive an introductory call from a member of our Talent team to explain further steps and discuss the opportunity. If there is a match from both sides, you will have a chance to meet with the UAE MCC Director, MD and HR Team as part of a video or in-person interview. The process may also require you to work on a case study. If we are positive from all sides and this is an exciting challenge for you, you will receive a job offer to join Cartier and a warm invitation to the team!

Take your next step with Cartier, we look forward to hearing from you!

Richemont owns several of the world's leading companies in the field of luxury goods, with particular strengths in

jewellery, watches and writing instruments. Cartier joined the Group in 1988.