Group Brand Manager - Watches & Jewelry

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Fully accountable for the commercial performance of the Watches & Jewelry brand group, by unifying and directing three functions: Merchandise, Product, and Marketing. This role carries a direct sales KPI: revenue, category strategy, product planning, and marketing execution operate in sync, stay true to brand positioning, and meet or exceed revenue and profit targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Merchandise
Build the merchandise plan (open-to-buy, allocation across channels/stores) for the entire brand group, tied to revenue targets.
Manage inventory and sell-through rate; propose action plans for slow-moving or excess stock.
Work with brand partners on purchase planning and buying budgets.
Product
Develop seasonal product plans, ensuring the assortment fits market demand and each brand's positioning.
Manage product lifecycle and the channel-conflict matrix across brands and sales channels.
Partner with brand principals on exclusive products, limited-edition collections, and new-launch calendars.
Marketing
Build and execute integrated marketing plans (online, offline, in-store) that drive sales for each brand.
Manage the marketing budget; measure campaign effectiveness against revenue and adjust promptly.
Maintain brand image consistency in line with each international brand's identity guidelines.
People Management
Manage, coach, and develop the Merchandise, Product, and Marketing team within the brand group.
Report on business performance regularly and propose solutions to improve sales to the Board.
Act as the primary point of contact with international brand partners on commercial and operational matters.