Job Description

Category Manager - Consumer Goods Division - GMG - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
GMG Dubai is seeking a results-driven Category Manager to lead category planning and execution across its Consumer Goods Division. This role focuses on optimizing product assortments, pricing, promotions, and merchandising strategies to enhance sales performance and profitability. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with overall business goals.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Consumer Goods
Function: Brand-Product Marketing
Salary: 10000-14000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends.
• Conduct market research to analyze consumer behavior, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities.
• Plan and optimize product assortments to maximize sales, customer satisfaction, and shelf efficiency.
• Define and execute pricing and promotional strategies to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
• Collaborate with merchandising teams to create effective planograms and visual displays.
• Partner with marketing, sales, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage product lifecycle, and coordinate product introductions and exits.
• Track category performance, prepare reports, and present data-driven insights to management.
• Utilize SAP, Power BI, and other business planning tools to analyze sales trends and forecast demand.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience in category management, retail buying, or merchandising.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in data interpretation.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities across teams and departments.
• Strategic thinker with a customer-focused approach and commercial mindset.

Skills Set

• Category and product strategy development
• Data analysis and reporting (SAP, Power BI)
• Pricing and promotional planning
• Inventory management and forecasting
• Cross-functional coordination

Why Join Us

• Join a leading multinational with diverse brand partnerships.
• Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
• Opportunity for career advancement and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits with long-term growth prospects.

About the Company
GMG is a global well-being company operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, managing a portfolio of renowned international and home-grown brands across sports, food, health, beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Headquartered in Dubai, GMG represents over 120 brands across 12 countries, empowering communities through quality products, innovation, and sustainable business practices.
Job Title Category Manager - Consumer Goods Division - GMG - Dubai, UAE
Category Manager - Consumer Goods Division - GMG - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
GMG Dubai is seeking a results-driven Category Manager to lead category planning and execution across its Consumer Goods Division. This role focuses on optimizing product assortments, pricing, promotions, and merchandising strategies to enhance sales performance and profitability. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with overall business goals.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Consumer Goods
Function: Brand-Product Marketing
Salary: 10000-14000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends.
• Conduct market research to analyze consumer behavior, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities.
• Plan and optimize product assortments to maximize sales, customer satisfaction, and shelf efficiency.
• Define and execute pricing and promotional strategies to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
• Collaborate with merchandising teams to create effective planograms and visual displays.
• Partner with marketing, sales, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage product lifecycle, and coordinate product introductions and exits.
• Track category performance, prepare reports, and present data-driven insights to management.
• Utilize SAP, Power BI, and other business planning tools to analyze sales trends and forecast demand.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience in category management, retail buying, or merchandising.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in data interpretation.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities across teams and departments.
• Strategic thinker with a customer-focused approach and commercial mindset.

Skills Set

• Category and product strategy development
• Data analysis and reporting (SAP, Power BI)
• Pricing and promotional planning
• Inventory management and forecasting
• Cross-functional coordination

Why Join Us

• Join a leading multinational with diverse brand partnerships.
• Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
• Opportunity for career advancement and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits with long-term growth prospects.

About the Company
GMG is a global well-being company operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, managing a portfolio of renowned international and home-grown brands across sports, food, health, beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Headquartered in Dubai, GMG represents over 120 brands across 12 countries, empowering communities through quality products, innovation, and sustainable business practices.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 10000.00
Salary to 14000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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