Kering Beauté Regional Marketing Manager

Kering Beauté, a distinguished division of the global luxury conglomerate Kering, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the beauty sector. As part of a group that houses some of the world's most iconic luxury brands, Kering Beauté offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment, fostering creativity and professional growth. The company is dedicated to sustainability and ethical business practices, ensuring a positive impact on society and the environment.

1. Maintain a strong working relationship with London and Paris headquarters, communicating regularly to address Middle East-specific needs and provide feedback on launches and activations.
2. Lead, plan, and execute launch programs, adapting them for Middle Eastern markets.
3. Manage comprehensive 360-degree launch plans, including budgeting, merchandising, sampling, retailer-specific adaptations, public relations, events, and online media.
4. Collaborate with internal teams (commercial, training, stores) and external partners (PR agencies).
5. Develop marketing and trade plans in collaboration with local distributors, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategies.
6. Communicate marketing strategies and guidelines to distributors regularly and update them as needed.
7. Track and analyze new launches and activation results, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
8. Support new store openings with special events and PR initiatives, ensuring boutiques remain vibrant through VIP events, training, and merchandising guidelines.
9. Conduct market visits to understand trade needs, consumer trends, and competitor updates, fostering relationships with the sales team.
10. Collaborate with retail partners to maximize the impact of new launches or activations.
11. Analyze the results and ROI of each activity, providing ad-hoc reporting and analysis on sales per franchise.
12. Prepare and manage the yearly marketing budget, providing monthly updates to the Regional Director.
13. Coordinate with London and Paris headquarters for regular updates of the Arabic website.
14. Prepare, coordinate, and execute the online paid media strategy for Creed Middle East, defining KPIs and measuring campaign performance.
15. Collaborate with external PR agencies to ensure effective implementation of PR activations, following social media influencers and gathering feedback to optimize seeding and guest lists.
16. Devise PR plans to support key launches and corporate stories, collaborating with the Central team to leverage best practices.

1. Proven experience as a marketing manager or in a similar senior marketing role.

1. Strong leadership and project management skills.
2. Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
3. Ability to create and innovate with a strong understanding of market trends.

Proven experience as a marketing manager or in a similar senior marketing role.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Kering Beauté fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, encouraging employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas. The company values diversity and inclusivity, creating a supportive and inspiring workplace where everyone can thrive.