Brand Operations & Market Entry Lead (UAE)

Position:

Brand Operations & Market Entry Lead (UAE)

We are seeking a Brand Operations & Market Entry Lead to support the entry of a premium European personal care / men’s grooming brand into the UAE market. This is a core, early‑stage role responsible for local execution and day‑to‑day operations of the brand. The role will work closely with the European HQ and local partners and will be accountable for the overall progress and results of the market entry. There is a clear growth path into a regional operations leadership role as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead the overall execution of the brand’s market entry and local rollout in the UAE.

- Act as the main point of contact with European HQ, local distributors, salons/retail channels, and third‑party vendors.

- Drive execution of product launches, channel activation, pop‑ups, and brand activations.- Coordinate operational matters including product registration, regulatory compliance, materials, and localization.

Candidate Profile:

-5 years of experience in brand operations, market entry, or commercial operations

- Experience in beauty, personal care, FMCG, or premium consumer brands is strongly preferred.

- Proven experience launching brands or projects from 0 to 1.

- Fluent in English and Arabic.

Job Type: Full-time

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