About the Company

Our client is a leading technology distribution and brand-building organization operating across the Middle East, Africa, and international markets. The company specializes in consumer electronics, IT accessories, storage solutions, and private-label products, partnering with global manufacturers and channel networks to drive market growth. With a strong presence across retail, e-commerce, and B2B distribution channels, the organization continues to expand its portfolio and regional footprint.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Brand Manager to lead the growth of memory and storage product categories across the GCC and regional markets. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing brands such as SanDisk, Western Digital, Lexar, Kingston, ADATA, Transcend, Seagate, or similar technology brands.

This role will be responsible for brand strategy, product positioning, channel development, vendor management, go-to-market execution, and revenue growth across retail, distribution, e-commerce, and enterprise channels.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Category Management

Develop and execute brand strategies to drive revenue, market share, and profitability.
Manage the complete product lifecycle, including product launches, pricing, promotions, and end-of-life planning.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities.
Ensure strong brand visibility and positioning across all sales channels.

Vendor & Principal Management

Act as the primary liaison between the company and assigned brand principals.
Manage relationships with manufacturers and vendors to achieve sales, marketing, and profitability objectives.
Coordinate forecasting, inventory planning, pricing strategies, and promotional initiatives.
Conduct regular business reviews and performance evaluations with vendors.

Sales & Business Growth

Drive sales growth across retail, e-commerce, B2B, distribution, and reseller networks.
Identify and develop new channel partners and market opportunities.
Support key account teams with product positioning, pricing, and competitive strategies.
Collaborate with sales teams to achieve revenue and margin targets.

Marketing & Go-to-Market Execution

Plan and execute product launches, channel promotions, and marketing campaigns.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop marketing collateral and sales enablement tools.
Manage trade marketing initiatives, channel incentives, and partner engagement programs.
Represent the brand at exhibitions, trade shows, and industry events.

Financial & Operational Management

Manage category P&L, pricing strategies, and profitability targets.
Monitor inventory health, sell-through performance, and forecasting accuracy.
Prepare monthly business reviews, sales reports, and market performance analysis.
Ensure alignment between sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain teams.

Requirements

Mandatory

5+ years of experience in Brand Management, Product Management, Category Management, or Vendor Management.
Experience managing memory, storage, PC components, IT peripherals, or consumer technology brands.
Previous exposure to brands such as SanDisk, Western Digital, Lexar, Kingston, ADATA, Transcend, Seagate, Kioxia, PNY, TeamGroup, or similar.
Strong understanding of GCC distribution, retail, and e-commerce channels.
Proven track record of achieving revenue and profitability targets.
Excellent negotiation, commercial, and relationship management skills.
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred

Experience working with technology distributors or consumer electronics companies.
Familiarity with Amazon, Noon, regional retailers, and channel distribution networks.
Experience managing multiple product categories and vendor relationships.
Additional language skills such as Arabic or Hindi are an advantage.