Global Director - Retail, Wholesale & Ecommerce - Fragrance

About the role

A Saudi Arabian fragrance brand with an established presence across the GCC is looking for a Global Director to lead its international expansion. The role covers global retail and ecommerce development, partnerships and wholesale, and works closely with senior leadership to deliver international revenue targets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global expansion strategy across key global markets.
• Identify and secure new partnerships with international beauty retailers, ecommerce platforms, distributors and wholesalers.
• Leverage existing relationships with international retail buyers and ecommerce businesses to secure new brand listings.
• Develop retail market (rtm) strategies across Europe, the USA, Asia and Africa.
• Identify and negotiate new wholesale, distribution and franchise agreements.
• Manage strategic commercial partnerships to drive sales growth and strengthen brand presence internationally.
• Work with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and deliver international revenue targets.

Required profile

• Strong commercial background within the fragrance, beauty or cosmetics industry.
• Proven experience developing international retail, ecommerce, wholesale or distribution partnerships outside the Middle East.
• Established relationships with international beauty retailers, ecommerce businesses, distributors or buying teams.
• Demonstrated success securing new retail listings, opening international markets and developing commercial partnerships.
• Arabic language proficiency is strongly preferred; exceptional non-Arabic speaking candidates with established global retail and ecommerce partnerships may also be considered.

What we offer

• Competitive leadership salary and benefits.