DGB Americas Travel Retail Senior Brand Manager

Job Title: Travel Retail Senior Brand Manager

Location: Miami, Florida

Department: Marketing

Reports to: VP of Marketing

Company Overview

Dolce & Gabbana is a globally renowned luxury fashion and beauty brand, celebrated for its heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Travel Retail Brand Manager to join our team in Miami, supporting the growth and execution of our strategy across key accounts in the U.S. Travel Retail channel. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in driving brand presence, sales performance, and operational excellence for Dolce & Gabbana Beauty within a dynamic and fast-paced luxury retail environment.

Job Summary:

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty is seeking a dynamic and experienced Travel Retail Americas Brand Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness, drive sales, and ensure consistent brand representation across the Americas travel retail channel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury brand management, travel retail experience, and a deep understanding of the fragrances market.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to drive brand growth and visibility in the Travel Retail channel across the Americas.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and challenges.

Sales & Business Development:

• Partner with the sales team to set and achieve commercial targets for the Travel Retail channel.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships within the Travel Retail sector.
• Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions as needed to meet or exceed targets.

Brand Management:

• Ensure consistent brand representation and messaging across all Travel Retail points of sale in the Americas.
• Manage the creation and implementation of brand activation initiatives, including product launches, promotional events, and merchandising activities.
• Oversee the development and adaptation of marketing materials and visual merchandising standards to ensure premium execution.
• Own the marketing material forecast process to support retailer activations, ensuring timely availability and alignment with brand plans.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including duty-free operators, airport authorities, and distributor partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all brand-related activities within the Travel Retail channel.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the marketing budget for the travel retail channel.
• Ensure all marketing activities are executed within budget and provide regular financial updates and forecasts.

Performance Analysis:

• Track, measure, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for all marketing and sales initiatives.
• Analyze results and provide actionable insights to optimize future performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in brand management, preferably within the luxury goods or fragrances industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the travel retail sector.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, sales strategies, and consumer behavior.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Proven leadership abilities, with experience leading and inspiring cross-functional teams.
• High level of adaptability, with flexibility to adjust to market conditions and business needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
• Willingness to travel as needed within the Americas region.
• Spanish is a plus.