Brand Manager Full Time

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere, Public, Soil, Shalwa and Kumo.

We are presently seeking to hire a highly qualified Brand Manager to lead the development and execution of brand strategies and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the hospitality industry, a deep understanding of market trends, and a passion for creating memorable brand experiences. If you’re a visionary thinker with excellent project management skills, apply now to drive brand growth and market presence in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute brand-specific overarching strategies aligned with overall company objectives.
• Ensure seamless integration of brand strategies with other marketing efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive brand growth and market presence.
• Plan and execute innovative campaigns that resonate with the target audience.
• Oversee the coordination of brand-related activities across different channels and platforms.
• Oversee the creation of brand-specific marketing materials and brand assets, ensuring strict adherence to the unique brand guidelines for each restaurant and café brand.
• Monitor market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan and launch new branches and menu items.
• Manage relationships with influencers to enhance brand visibility.
• Oversee the development of multimedia content, ensuring alignment with brand identity.
• Actively engage in public relations activities and external communication efforts.
• Lead CSR initiatives in alignment with the company’s values and community goals.
• Coordinate sponsorships and partnerships that align with the brand’s image.
• Manage internal communications to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
• Oversee brand-specific social media channels and engage with online communities.
• Develop and execute community engagement strategies to strengthen brand loyalty.
• Analyze and report on the performance of brand-related activities.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Plan and execute brand-related events, product launches, and promotional activities for each brand, maximizing brand exposure and engagement, and aligning with the specific goals and themes of each brand.
• Define and track brand-specific key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of branding and communication efforts for each brand, adjusting strategies as needed to address the unique challenges and opportunities of each brand.
• Work closely with the operation, creative, and sales teams to ensure that the brand message is consistently and effectively communicated across all brand-related materials and activities, considering the individual requirements and opportunities of each brand.
• Develop and maintain brand-specific social media strategies, ensuring that each brand effectively leverages online platforms and digital marketing channels.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to the executive team, summarizing the marketing performance for each brand and outlining recommendations for improvement, taking into account the individual goals and challenges of each brand.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Proven experience of 4 years as a Brand Manager or similar role in the hospitality industry.
• In-depth knowledge of brand development, marketing, and consumer behavior.
• Strong understanding of market trends and competitor activities.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing successful marketing campaigns.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for design and storytelling.
• Proficiency in design and branding software is a plus.