VP - Brand Partnerships & Business Development

Responsibilities

• Scout, evaluate, and negotiate new brand partnerships from initial approach through deal structuring and contract closure
• Lead and oversee business plans and strategies for new brand acquisitions to ensure successful integration
• Collaborate with Strategy and Business Development teams on portfolio growth opportunities
• Act as a strategic consultant to local operating teams to strengthen partnerships and oversee financial health
• Develop and implement brand group strategies by defining vision and setting financial/operational KPIs
• Monitor key business KPIs and performance metrics
• Oversee omnichannel strategies, budgets, P&L, and performance targets
• Build and nurture long-term strategic partnerships with brand principals
• Build and manage high-performing teams through coaching and mentoring

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in the beauty industry (FMCG, luxury fashion, jewelry, or eyewear also considered)
• Proven track record of building and negotiating brand partnerships at a VP level
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including business planning and P&L management
• Sharp strategic thinking and complex deal negotiation skills
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Regional and/or international brand-building experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; MBA preferred
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across the region

About the Company

Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East for over seven decades. The Group curates a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and distributes over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.