Company Description The Hangard is a 1,330-square-meter concept destination in Cairo Festival City that reimagines the department store through a curated mix of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and design. It offers ready-to-wear, haute couture, fine jewelry, accessories, beauty concepts, a premium salon, home collections, and a café, creating an immersive and elevated shopping experience. Developed in collaboration with leading Egyptian retailers and international brands, The Hangard serves as a platform for creativity, innovation, and contemporary brand storytelling. As the latest venture by entrepreneur and artist Rania Awad, the space reflects a strong commitment to individuality, modern luxury, and inspiring retail environments. Team members join a culture that values craftsmanship, creativity, and meaningful customer experiences.Job SummaryThe Junior Brand Manager is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of fashion brands by identifying new business opportunities, building strong vendor relationships, selecting commercially successful assortments, and driving sales performance. The role combines brand development, buying, merchandising, and vendor management to ensure each brand achieves its commercial objectives while delivering an exceptional customer offering.Key ResponsibilitiesBrand DevelopmentIdentify and onboard new fashion brands that align with the company's strategy and target customer.Build and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of 50–70 brands/vendors.Continuously research local and international markets to identify emerging brands, trends, and commercial opportunities.Evaluate potential brand partnerships and present recommendations to management.Buying & Assortment PlanningSelect product assortments that meet customer demand and commercial objectives.Review seasonal collections with vendors and determine the most suitable product mix.Ensure assortments reflect current fashion trends, customer preferences, and sales performance.Monitor product lifecycle and recommend new launches or discontinuations.Vendor Relationship ManagementAct as the primary point of contact for assigned brands and vendors.Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment terms, promotional support, and delivery schedules.Ensure vendors meet agreed service levels, delivery timelines, and quality standards.Resolve operational and commercial issues with vendors promptly.Sales & Inventory PerformanceMonitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance by brand and category.Identify best-selling products and coordinate replenishment with vendors and store teams.Monitor stock availability and recommend actions to maximize sales and minimize stock-outs.Support markdown and inventory optimization decisions for slow-moving products.Market & Trend AnalysisTrack new brand launches, fashion trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior.Conduct regular market research and provide commercial insights.Recommend opportunities to improve brand performance and customer experience.Reporting & AnalysisPrepare regular reports on:Brand performanceSales and sell-throughBest sellersStock availabilityVendor performanceReplenishment statusNew business opportunitiesPresent recommendations supported by commercial analysis and data.Cross-Functional CollaborationCoordinate with Retail Operations to ensure product availability and execution in stores.Work closely with Marketing on brand campaigns, launches, and promotional activities.Liaise with Visual Merchandising to ensure brand standards are maintained.Collaborate with Finance regarding pricing, payments, and commercial agreements.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Fashion Management, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.2–4 years of experience in Brand Management, Buying, Merchandising, Category Management, or Fashion Retail.Experience working with multiple fashion brands or vendors is highly preferred.Skills & CompetenciesStrong commercial and business acumen.Passion for fashion and understanding of market trends.Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and a large vendor portfolio.Strong organizational and planning skills.Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.Experience with ERP or retail management systems is an advantage.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Number of new brands successfully onboarded.Sales growth by assigned brands.Gross margin achievement.Sell-through performance.Stock availability and replenishment efficiency.Vendor service level and delivery performance.Vendor retention and relationship quality.Accuracy and timeliness of reports.Commercial terms achieved through negotiations.Brand portfolio profitability.Success ProfileThe ideal candidate is a commercially driven fashion professional who can balance brand acquisition, buying, vendor management, and sales performance. They are proactive in identifying new opportunities, confident in negotiations, highly organized, and comfortable managing a large portfolio of brands while collaborating across multiple departments to achieve business objectives.