MEIAT - Product Manager Accessories & Fragrances V..E

Reference code: JR128730

As a Product Manager for Accessories & Fragrances for the MEIAT Region, you will be in charge of the development of the Commercial Partnerships, the Marketing and Merchandising strategy for the Accessories & Fragrances categories, defining forecast and 360 plan for product launches, developing action plan to support in range collections, and collaborating closely with commercial, supply, client and communication teams.

• Define and implement local Marketing strategy for the Accessories & Fragrances collections in line with global and regional directions.
• Identify long-term opportunities and sources of growth.

• Be the main point of contact on the product category for the entire network.
• Be the key interlocutor and support for boutiques, build strong relationships with Boutique Deputy Managers and animate the community.
• Collaborate with the supply team to define and revise assortments, track closely stock rotation & 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 Boutiques on identified category/collection/reference.
• 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 and analysis and follow-up on product performance.

• Define sales forecasts and assortments in collaboration with Supply, Commercial and Regional Marketing teams.
• Define and implement 360 launch plan to maximise success of all new launches, in coordination with other departments such as Communication, Visual Merchandising, CRM, Client Service, Learning & Development, and Regional Marketing teams.
• Train and support Boutiques, Points of Sales, and commercial teams.
• Create tools to support novelties launches such as Product News, catalogues, mappings.
• Follow up performances, target and qualitative feedback.

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

• You are graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Marketing, or related disciplines.
• At least 2 years of profesionnal experience in the luxury industry, ideally with exposure and knowledge of the Middle East region.
• Strong knowledge in assortment management, merchandising & business analysis.
• Fluent level of English is required, along with strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Expert Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good organizational skills
• Digital acumen
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, and high-volume workspace
• A curious mind and highly collaborative
• A strategic thinker– can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and draw credible pictures and visions
• Sense of aesthetics / Creative and innovative spirit

• 12-month contract, potentially renewable for an additional 12-month
• Monthly allowance not subject to taxes
• Housing allowance
• Travel costs linked to the move
• Health insurance

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