Category Executive

Careem Networks FZ LLC; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Careem Networks FZ LLC is seeking a Category Executive for the Ultrafresh grocery category. You will support assortment, sourcing, pricing, and promotions, working closely with suppliers and the category team to optimize listings and drive growth in the UAE.

This full-time role requires 2–3 years in Ultrafresh, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to thrive in Careem's fast-paced environment and help shape the region's leading Q-commerce experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Ultrafresh, preferably in retail or quick/e‑commerce.
• Strong understanding of the UAE Ultrafresh market, supplier landscape, seasonality.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with a strong commercial mindset.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with reporting and data tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical abilities and understanding of commercial KPIs and category performance metrics.
• Passion for grocery retail and a strong desire to build a career in category management.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Manager in executing category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Assist in sourcing products and maintaining the assortment for the Ultrafresh category.
• Coordinate with suppliers to gather product details, pricing, promotional offers, and manage day‑to‑day communication.
• Track performance of your category – including sales, pricing, and stock availability – and flag risks or opportunities.
• Help plan and execute weekly and monthly promotions in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely listing of products, content, and images on the app in coordination with the content team.
• Liaise with the supply chain team to support availability, smooth onboarding of new SKUs, and replenishment cycles.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, new product opportunities, and benchmark pricing.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and help prepare for periodic business reviews.

Skills

Ultrafresh experience

Retail / e-commerce knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Excel / Google Sheets

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.

About the Company

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region's best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About The Team

The Careem Groceries team is transforming the way people shop for everyday essentials by offering a fast, reliable, and seamless Q-commerce experience. Within this fast-paced environment, the Category Management team is responsible for building the right assortment, pricing, and promotions that delight customers while driving business growth.

About The Role

As a Category Executive, you will support the grocery category team in managing assortment, sourcing, pricing, and promotions for the Ultrafresh category. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the industry, has strong attention to detail, and is eager to grow their skills in category management and commercial operations.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Category Manager in executing category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Assist in sourcing new products and maintaining the assortment for the Ultrafresh category.
• Coordinate with suppliers to gather product details, pricing, promotional offers, and manage day‑to‑day communication.
• Track performance of your category – including sales, pricing, and stock availability – and flag risks or opportunities.
• Help plan and execute weekly and monthly promotions in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely listing of products, content, and images on the app in coordination with the content team.
• Liaise with the supply chain team to support availability, smooth onboarding of new SKUs, and replenishment cycles.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, new product opportunities, and benchmark pricing.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and help prepare for periodic business reviews.

What You’ll Need

• 2–3 years of experience in the Ultrafresh segment, preferably within a retail or quick/ e-commerce environment.
• Strong understanding of the Ultrafresh market in the UAE, including supplier landscape, seasonality, and quality standards.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with a strong commercial mindset.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with reporting and data tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical abilities and understanding of commercial KPIs and category performance metrics.
• Passion for grocery retail and a strong desire to build a career in category management.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

What we’ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organization dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

As outlined in Careem’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate based on any protected group status under any applicable law.

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