Head of Commercial | Retail | Watsons
Al-Futtaim
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Anticipate, identify and exploit legal/fiscal developments and changes in market conditions.
- Drive the brand's identity through advising strong marketing and design campaigns both in-store and online.
- Ensure the Watsons Brand is developed to drive customer acquisition and retention including CRM strategy support
- Establishing and managing relations with key suppliers to develop new programs that build categories, drive meaningful differentiation and build customer value.
- Leading the team in negotiating with suppliers for other income based on the approved programs and activities.
- Coaching and engaging the trading team including indirect support to the wider HO & Store teams to ensure a common direction.
- Provide effective second-in-command support to the GM and step up to lead the business when required.
- Extensive experience in Sales, Marketing and Operations and working in the retail/brand management industry specifically in Health & Beauty
- Sound in-depth knowledge of the market, brand positioning and trends.
- An understanding of the current economic situation impacts of potential threats and competitors
- Commercial Management
- Multiple Category/ Vendor Management
- Cross Country/ Regional Experience
- Strong Financial Background