- An exciting Product Manager (Cosmetics) opportunity with a Multinational Company in Dubai, UAE.
- Develops and analyzes detailed sales report on weekly and monthly bases.
- Proceed to market research to assess customer attitudes to the current product range and new product introductions.
- Research and monitors competitive activities success & failures and marketing trends.
- Manages the product catalogue (new products, limited editions).
- Develops local offers for targeted pick periods.
- Forecasts on novelties, seasonal forecasts and turnover/margin of buying estimates.
- Identify products with the strongest potential.
- Manage the promocal and develops a consolidated annual purchase plan Manages stocks.
- Manages the end of life of the delisted products in the stores and in warehouse / study the amortization of the one year old stock and older stock and act upon it Collaborates with Brand Manager to determine retail price range.
- Suggest merchandizing solutions in order to highlight products/launches and make them attractive.
- Adapt and implement the Merchandising plans each season and optimize fixture profitability.
- Keep up with innovative merchandising ideas. Manages the merchandising database/store file.
- Take ownership of all Store opening/renovation order to validate with Op. Team, ensuring all elements are installed and on track for day 1 opening.
- Local production management / in coordination with op. team, ensuring budget is well managed.
- Refurbishment of the local furniture.
- Control and track, budget/expenses, sourcing supplier, brief, negotiation, design, production follow up, installation follow-up, store/internal communication, sales analysis, report
- Take ownership of all elements update/ grids/ stickers/ tags.
- Constructive communication to store re merchandizing update.
- Defines the animation calendar based on new make up launches business potential Forecasts animation quantities and communicate animation targets.
- Develops Monthly animations displays to maximizes selected launches on the related category.
- Create reports and analyses animation performance.
REQUIREMENTS - 3-4 years of previous experience
- Experience in product Merchandising
- Excellent Analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Passionate and detail oriented
- Knowledge in cosmetics and beauty industry
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