Head of Brands - W&J - Buying & Merchandising - Dubai Based

One of the largest retail conglomerates, managing a diverse portfolio of leading watch, jewellery and accessory brands across the Middle East.Manage a portfolio of global watch brands, overseeing full brand lifecycle from planning to execution across retail and e-commerce channels Serve as the key liaison with brand principals, aligning on product strategy, launches, marketing, and training initiatives Analyze global and regional market trends to develop competitive strategies and act as the subject matter expert for the watch category Forecast sales, manage budgets, monitor purchases, and ensure pricing consistency across markets Oversee product selection, OTB management, inventory control, and liquidation of slow movers to optimize brand performance Ensure best-in-class brand presentation in-store through planograms, merchandising, and regular retail audits Develop e-commerce strategies and work with travel retail teams to unlock new growth opportunities and elevate brand presence10-12 years of experience in brand management, buying or planning within retail-ideally in watches or related sectors like fashion, FMCG, consumer goods or electronics Proven track record managing large-scale brand portfolios and operational processes Commercially driven, proactive and entrepreneurial in mindset with a focus on delivering results Strong communicator with excellent presentation skills and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders Agile and trend-aware with a strong grasp of evolving consumer preferences and market dynamics Analytical and insights-led with the ability to interpret data to drive brand strategy and performance #J-18808-Ljbffr