Category Manager
UAE, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
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e are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Category Manager who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where they work cooperatively with teams. The Category Manager develops the strategy of the category and grows the brands portfolio (turnover, margin, stock optimization) T he Category Manager ensures that every element of the Marketing Mix is aligned with the strategy (assortment/ merchandising/ pricing/animation/purchasing). K ey Responsibilities R
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- esponsible for OTB planning & budgeting, Sales target achievement, new brands development E
- volve and elevate the category's assortment strategy through in-market expertise and identifying assortment gaps and opportunities O
- ptimize the product sourcing mix across manufacturers, distributors and third-party retailers W
- ork with planning and supply chain partners to manage owned inventory in your category O
- wn vendor relationships, including negotiating product costs and supplier funding E
- nsure holistic price competitiveness/adherence M
- anage on-site product presentation and catalog data, and drive requirements into the search and browse experience Taxonomy, Navigation, Tagging, Attributes B
- uild a best-in-class customer experience C
- ollaborate with marketing and creative teams on category messaging, launches etc. O
- wn category financial targets and KPIs (e.g., GMV and margin), and identify levers to achieve those targets
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- + years of proven experience in retail; eCommerce experience preferred 4
- + years of managerial experience preferred B
- achelor's degree or equivalent experience M
- UST HAVE experience in Beauty, Lingerie, Sports, Premium fashion, Accessories S
- trong analytical skills, ability to identify relevant data sources and extract insights from data T
- rack record of developing and executing strategies aligned to business goals, and taking calculated risks while appropriately managing trade-offs P
- roven track record of establishing and developing business relationships, and in complex negotiations P
- roven track record on delivering to financial plans and KPIs. D
- emonstrated ability to form long-term strategic business relationships, and comfort engaging with senior executives P
- roven ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects and competing priorities simultaneously, work independently, and drive projects to completion with minimum guidance and high attention to detail E
- xperience or demonstrated knowledge of online/offline retail or consumer internet technologies D
- emonstrated understanding of supply chain and sourcing processes preferred E
- xperience in inspiring and managing teams
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- ull-time role C
- ompetitive salary + Performance bonus C
- ompany employee discounts across all brands A
- nnual Air Fare Tickets M
- edical & health insurance C
- ollaborative work environment G
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1453756
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUAE, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned