DG Beauty | Brand Manager – Saudi Arabia

Brand Manager – Saudi Arabia

Join Dolce & Gabbana, a globally renowned leader in luxury fashion and beauty, as we expand our presence in Saudi Arabia. As the Brand Manager for Saudi Arabia, you will play a pivotal role in driving the brand’s vision, ensuring seamless execution of our luxury positioning, and fostering market growth in one of the most dynamic regions in the Middle East. Reporting to the Dubai Regional Office, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of DG Beauty in Saudi Arabia while collaborating with a world-class team.

Dolce & Gabbana, founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, is synonymous with Italian elegance and sophistication. Our portfolio spans high-end fashion, accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, and lifestyle collaborations, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation. As the brand’s on-the-ground representative in Saudi Arabia, you will be instrumental in translating our global strategy into locally resonant initiatives that elevate brand visibility, market presence, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will be multifaceted, requiring strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of the luxury market. Below are your core responsibilities:

• Brand Strategy Implementation & Market Leadership: Ensure the seamless execution of Dolce & Gabbana’s brand strategy in Saudi Arabia, aligning local activities with regional priorities to achieve business objectives. Act as the brand’s advocate, enforcing consistency in brand guidelines across all retail channels to maintain and enhance our premium image.
• Market & Retail Excellence: Conduct regular market visits, store audits, and field inspections to assess brand presentation, merchandising, and customer experience. Verify that the distributor has appointed skilled sales personnel in strategic locations, ensuring they are well-trained and aligned with our brand values and objectives.
• Marketing & Customer Engagement: Collaborate with the distributor and regional marketing team to deliver immersive customer experiences through mall podiums, in-store animations, product launches, events, CRM initiatives, and digital/e-commerce activations. Monitor the effectiveness of local marketing campaigns, evaluate performance metrics, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize ROI and consumer engagement.
• E-Commerce & Digital Presence: Oversee the brand’s e-retail presence in Saudi Arabia, ensuring that product assortment, content, visibility, launches, and online brand presentation adhere to regional standards and reflect our luxury positioning.
• Sales Team Development: Lead the local training team (under the guidance of the Dubai training team) to develop the distributor’s sales force, ensuring they possess deep product knowledge and deliver exceptional customer service. Design and implement ongoing training programs and workshops to enhance sales performance and align the team with our brand’s vision.
• Performance Reporting & Strategic Insights: Deliver comprehensive monthly reports on brand implementation, market conditions, retail execution, sales team performance, marketing activities, and commercial KPIs to the Dubai office. Provide detailed competition insights, analyzing competitor activities and local market trends to inform strategic decisions. Track sell-out performance in key retail channels and offer actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Strategic Support: Contribute to regional strategic projects, business planning, and ad-hoc market analysis by providing Saudi Arabia-specific insights and recommendations to enhance our market positioning and brand performance.

Qualifications & Experience

To excel in this role, you will bring a blend of academic excellence, industry expertise, and a passion for luxury branding. We are seeking a:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline (Master’s degree is a strong advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the beauty industry, with a preference for roles within luxury or premium brands. Experience in brand management, market development, or retail operations is highly valued.
• Proven track record of driving brand strategy, marketing campaigns, and sales team development in high-growth markets.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential, with a preference for candidates who can navigate both local and international business environments effectively.
• Passion for luxury branding and a deep understanding of consumer trends in the Middle East market.

If you are a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to elevating luxury brands, we invite you to join Dolce & Gabbana in shaping the future of DG Beauty in Saudi Arabia. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of the most dynamic regions for luxury retail.