Job Title: Head of Brand - Luxury Beauty

Company: Chalhoub Group

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment: Full Time

Company Overview

For over six decades, Chalhoub Group has been a leader in luxury experiences in the Middle East, offering a diverse portfolio of brands in the luxury, beauty, fashion, and art de vivre categories. The Group operates over 750+ experiential retail stores, online platforms, and mobile apps, providing unparalleled luxury experiences to customers. With a workforce of 14,000 skilled professionals across seven countries, Chalhoub Group has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® in the Middle East, ranking third overall and first in Saudi Arabia.

The Group's commitment to innovation is exemplified by initiatives like "The Greenhouse," an innovation hub and incubator for startups and small businesses. Chalhoub Group is also committed to sustainability, being a member of the United Nations Global Compact Community and a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles.

Position Overview

As the Head of Brand - Luxury Beauty at Chalhoub Group, you will oversee a portfolio of brands, including Killian, Frederic Malle, Tom Ford, La Mer, Ordinary, and Bobbi Brown. Your role will involve designing and implementing the overall strategy for retail, distribution, e-commerce, and e-tailer businesses for these brands. You will collaborate with local markets to drive their Go-To-Market strategies, ensuring alignment with brand and group directions.

You will also be responsible for managing the P&L, negotiating with brands and retailers, driving data-driven discussions, and leading a team to achieve their objectives. Your role will involve strong collaboration with various stakeholders, including General Managers, Vice Presidents, and Finance teams, to ensure the successful execution of the brand strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Strategy: Set a regional brand strategy in line with the overall direction of the brands and the Group.

Commercial Planning: Establish the commercial and financial structure for the portfolio for the next 3 to 5 years.

Team Management: Determine the required structure and manpower to achieve strategic goals.

Collaboration: Drive discussions on Go-To-Market strategies, fostering collaboration and cooperation with local markets.

P&L Management: Oversee the P&L, ensuring alignment with proposed targets and managing financial discussions.

Stakeholder Engagement: Negotiate with brands and retailers to achieve goals and maintain strong brand adherence.

Market Visits: Visit markets to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and support brand growth.

Contract Management: Manage contracts and agreements with brands and retailers.

Category Growth: Collaborate with stakeholders to drive category growth and enhance brand performance.

Performance Evaluation: Evaluate portfolio performance and define strategies for brand advancement.

Qualifications

Experience: Proven experience in managing a portfolio of brands in Beauty Retail and Distribution.

Skills: Strong marketing and commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and emotional intelligence.

Mindset: Agile mindset with the ability to navigate complexity and manage multiple stakeholders.

Organization: Highly organized and flexible, with an understanding of the digital space and omnichannel business.

What We Offer

At Chalhoub Group, we provide enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities, and diverse career paths. Our benefits package includes healthcare, child education contributions, flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their resume to careers@chalhoub.com. Be part of a team that inspires, exhilarates, and delights customers every day.

Diversity and Inclusion

Chalhoub Group values diversity of thought, culture, background, differing abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to inclusion and welcome all applicants, ensuring equal opportunity without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin, or disability status.

About the Company

Chalhoub Group is dedicated to providing luxury experiences, driven by innovation and sustainability. Join us to be part of a team that is shaping the future of luxury retail in the Middle East.