Category Manager

Category Manager

This position offers the right candidate an opportunity to join an ambitious, international and rapidly expanding company with the possibility of continuous professional and personal development

The role is based in Dubai, UAE where a lean and flat structure, as well as the mindset of autonomy, creates a performance driven culture with significant independence to impact the position and ultimately the performance of our company

Key responsibilities:

Defining growth strategies for different product categories in the GCC countries to drive profit and top line revenue.

Ensuring good business health of your categories by focusing on the right fundamentals of a marketplace (right sellers, right assortment, pricing etc.)

Leading contract negotiation and closing for key accounts within your categories.

Working closely with the commercial/brands team across the following functions: Brand Strategic Partnership, Planning, Retail Buying, Vendor Acquisition/Incubation, Seasonal Campaign Management and Content.

Owning the commercial plan for the business for different categories across the vertical using data to drive decisions.

Working with the commercial planners to send weekly/monthly reports to analyse the performance of different categories and action plan for each category.

Ensuring good business health by focusing on the right fundamentals of a marketplace (right sellers, right assortment, pricing etc.).

Ensuring smooth execution and excellent planning of seasonal campaigns.

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