Brand Manager

Key Roles And Responsibilities Develop objectives and KPIs for the Brands Function/Team in line with the Business Division/Department’s strategic goals and ensure that the department’s employees are working towards the achievement of these objectives. Develop the assigned brand’s annual budgets for review of the Deputy CEO and ensure all employees are workingwithin the assigned budget by setting the required targets and responsibilities.

Assist in the development of the Business Division/Department’s annual budget in liaison with the Direct Managerand ensure all employees are working within the assigned budget by setting the required targets andresponsibilities. Develop and ensure the implementation of the brand specific policies & procedures and follow up theirimplementation to achieve the department ‘s objectives Manage the merchandise planning process while driving brand sales strategy for the achievement of retail standardsagreed with the vendor company/brand.

Develop and ensure implementation of brand building initiatives that create loyalty for the assigned brand in linewith the Vendor Company guidelines and AAW’s vision and strategy. Manage the overall brand communication which effectively reflects the brand objectives to build brand equity aswell as ensure that the brand is always represented appropriately for maximizing brand performance in market. Manage the timely analysis and re-forecasting of all activities of the brand and evaluate the financial performanceof the brand and present the same to the Top Management for obtaining recommendations.

Prepare an annual business plan pertaining to assigned brand for review of the Direct Manager as well as to applyall necessary measures to ensure complete compliance and fulfillment within the agreed budget. Manage the timely communication with Vendor/host companies to set pricing strategies for all stocks within thebrand and ensure that the pricing of all products is in-line with SLS’s objectives, local market and hostguidelines/plans.

Ensure the Function’s employees are aware of the brand values, priorities and requirements as well as develop minor/major project plans aiming to improve business by representing brand image and requirements in all major Business-wide initiatives. Develop Brand strategies based on consumer insights from consumer research for Kuwait and International markets to improve brand health and maximize sales performance. Conduct market research from time to time to anticipate competition, monitor competitor’s activities, and market trends to translate consumer attitudes into new branding directions for the assigned brand.

Coordinate with relevant teams to develop advertising and promotional programs, pricing, positioning, and packaging in-line with annual business plan of AAW & Host Brand/Company. Manage the development and finalization of detailed visual plans for all promotional marketing events, presentations, exhibitions, demonstrations and for showrooms, which includes visual guidelines, layout principles, visual dressings, and signage in coordination with the Visual Merchandizing Team.

Conduct regular visits to all layouts in showrooms and stores to monitor efficient compliance of set visual merchandizing plans in-line with the brand guidelines and provide necessary visual merchandizing recommendations to grow the brand performance and fully exploit segment potential in Local markets. Analyse all brand trackers to identify brand issues and opportunities as well as to monitor brand performance. Prepare all reports as required by the Direct Manager. Perform other duties related to the job as assigned by the Direct Manager.

CompetenciesResearch & Insights L4Team work L4Analytical thinking L4Team Leadership L3Result Orientation L4Drive Results L3Strategy & Tactics L4Accountability & Ownership L4Drive Performance L3Initiative L4Measuring Performance Effectiveness L4Conceptual Thinking L3Brand Management L4Customer focus L4Channel ManagementL4Team Development L3Interpersonal understanding L4Impact & Influence L3