Assistant Category Manager (Consumer electronics' Accessories)

Jumbo Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UAE is looking for a Category Management professional to support the Consumer Electronics Accessories category. This position involves executing category strategies, coordinating with vendors, and preparing analytical reports. Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of experience in category management, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role provides an opportunity for growth into a full Category Manager position.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in category management (Consumer electronics accessories), merchandising, or retail buying.
• Familiarity with retail ERP systems & Excel-based reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Category Manager in executing category strategies & business plans.
• Coordinate with vendors for orders, promotions, and follow-ups.
• Track sales performance, stock levels, margins & promotional outcomes.
• Prepare analytical reports using Excel/ERP tools.
• Support negotiations on vendor terms, pricing, and promotional contributions.
• Coordinate with marketing & retail teams for campaign implementation.
• Monitor competitor pricing, assortments & market trends.
• Maintain accurate data entry and updates in ERP systems.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the category team.
• Contribute ideas to improve assortment, profitability, and category performance.

Skills

Category management knowledge (preferably Accessories)

Strong analytical & numerical ability

Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Reporting)

Vendor coordination & negotiation support

ERP system knowledge (Retail ERP preferred)

Understanding of consumer electronics accessories

Sales & stock analysis capability

Pricing & promotional planning fundamentals

Competitor and market research skills

Excellent communication & cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail, or a related field

Tools

Retail ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

To support our Consumer Electronics Accessories category. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build a solid career in Category Management, gain hands-on retail experience, and eventually grow into a full Category Manager role.

If you have a passion for consumer electronics, strong analytical skills, and enjoy coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams, we want to speak with you!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Category Manager in executing category strategies & business plans
• Coordinate with vendors for orders, promotions, and follow-ups
• Track sales performance, stock levels, margins & promotional outcomes
• Prepare analytical reports using Excel/ERP tools
• Support negotiations on vendor terms, pricing, and promotional contributions
• Coordinate with marketing & retail teams for campaign implementation
• Monitor competitor pricing, assortments & market trends
• Maintain accurate data entry and updates in ERP systems
• Provide operational and administrative support to the category team
• Contribute ideas to improve assortment, profitability, and category performance

Skills

• Category management knowledge (preferably Accessories)
• Strong analytical & numerical ability
• Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Reporting)
• Vendor coordination & negotiation support
• ERP system knowledge (Retail ERP preferred)
• Understanding of consumer electronics accessories
• Sales & stock analysis capability
• Pricing & promotional planning fundamentals
• Competitor and market research skills
• Excellent communication & cross-functional teamwork

Experience Required

• 5–7 years in category management (Consumer electronics accessories), merchandising, or retail buying
• Familiarity with retail ERP systems & Excel-based reporting tools

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail, or a related field

Desired Profile

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated & eager to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment
• Team player with potential to grow into a full Category Manager role