ABOUT THE MAISON
Sarah's Bag is a social enterprise founded in Beirut in 2000 by Sarah Beydoun, supporting a community of 250 artisans. Today, it is a Lebanese fashion house known for its hand-beaded clutches and evening bags.
An independent house that has grown organically, it designs and produces in-house, with direct-to-consumer at its core: the Beirut flagship and worldwide e-commerce, complemented by selective wholesale in strategic markets such as Saudi Arabia.
THE ROLE
The Brand & Business Manager runs the commercial and operational side of the house, from collection planning and production to stock, retail and wholesale. Working closely with the founders, you will turn the brand's vision into seasonal plans and drive its next stage of growth.
WHO YOU ARE
You bring 4+ years in luxury or fashion retail management, ideally with a brand that designs and produces its own collections.
- Commercial instinct: you read sales, margins and sell-through, and turn them into decisions.
- Planning: proven experience in forecasting, seasonality and production planning.
- Leadership: you manage teams and bring departments together.
- Market knowledge: you understand the Middle Eastern luxury client; KSA experience is a plus.
- Tools: comfortable with reporting, Excel and AI tools.
- Languages: fluent English and Arabic; French is a plus.
- Mindset: entrepreneurial, proactive and composed under pressure, with a real feel for craftsmanship and luxury.
YOUR MISSIONS
01 Commercial Strategy & Sales Performance
- Turn the commercial strategy into clear sales plans and targets.
- Track performance across boutique, e-commerce and wholesale: bestsellers, slow movers and trends.
- Work with the Finance Manager on pricing, margins and forecasts.
- Act quickly when performance drifts from target.
02 Collection, Production & Seasonal Planning
- Plan timelines and quantities with the Creative Director and production team.
- Turn sales history into production plans that respect artisan lead times.
- Own the yearly collection and production calendar.
- Feed commercial insight into the next collection.
03 Inventory & Stock Management
- Allocate stock across boutique, e-commerce, wholesale and exhibitions.
- Monitor sell-through and turnover, and rebalance stock between channels.
- Manage end-of-line pieces, sample sales and clearance.
04 Boutique Management & Direct-to-Consumer Growth
- Lead the Boutique Manager and boutique team.
- Uphold client experience, clienteling and visual merchandising.
- Prepare the boutique for peak seasons, launches and in-store events.
- Align with e-commerce on availability and launches.
05 Selective Wholesale & Regional Expansion
- Manage existing retail partners: orders, production, delivery and account performance.
- Assess new distribution opportunities, with a focus on Saudi Arabia.
- Keep wholesale selective and protect the direct-to-consumer business.
06 Operational Leadership & Team Coordination
- Lead operational coordination across retail, production and e-commerce.
- Streamline workflows and systems, including AI-supported tools.
- Ensure business continuity in times of disruption.
