Assistant Category Manager – FMCG | Tobacco | Cosmetics

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Dubai is seeking a Category Manager to oversee growth and profitability across key FMCG categories such as Tobacco, Beauty & Cosmetics, or Food. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in category management and commercial acumen, aiming to enhance product visibility and performance through strategic planning and collaboration.

Benefits

Attractive salary and performance-based incentives

Empowering environment encouraging innovation and growth

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Category Management, Buying, or Merchandising.
• Proven track record in Tobacco, Beauty & Cosmetics, or Food categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overall category strategy.
• Lead supplier relationships and negotiate trade terms.
• Analyze consumer trends and sales data.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

MBA

Job description

Assistant Category Manager – FMCG | Tobacco | Cosmetics

We are currently hiring a Category Manager to drive growth, profitability, and visibility for one of the core FMCG categories – Tobacco, Beauty & Cosmetics, or Food.

The role will be assigned based on the candidate’s prior experience and category strength.

The ideal candidate must have relevant experience managing at least one of the above-mentioned categories within a retail or FMCG environment.

• Develop and implement the overall category strategy, including assortment planning, product positioning, and pricing.
• Lead supplier relationships and negotiate trade terms, pricing, and marketing support.
• Analyze consumer trends, sales data, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and optimize product mix.
• Work closely with internal teams such as supply chain, visual merchandising, marketing, and retail operations to ensure effective in-store execution.
• Drive promotional campaigns to improve category performance, brand visibility, and ROI.
• Monitor category performance using KPIs and take proactive steps to meet revenue and margin targets.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• 5–10 years of experience in Category Management, Buying, or Merchandising within FMCG or retail.
• Proven track record of handling at least one of the following categories: Tobacco, Beauty & Cosmetics, or Food.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret data and consumer insights.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a market-leading retail organization with a premium product portfolio.
• Work in an empowering environment that encourages innovation and growth.
• Attractive salary and benefits with performance-based incentives.

Apply now with your updated resume.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.

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