Category Growth Strategist — Promotions & Revenue

The PetShop; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet retail company in Dubai is seeking a highly analytical Category Manager to manage revenue and drive profitability through strategic promotional planning. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, along with experience in managing promotional calendars. Responsibilities include conducting category analyses, collaborating with teams, and securing brand support for promotions. This role offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Employee discount on pet products

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.
• Experience in developing and managing promotional calendars.
• Proven ability to negotiate and build relationships with brands and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage revenue and margin using price, promotion, and mix.
• Develop and manage the promotional calendar for all channels.
• Negotiate financial support from brands for promotions.
• Conduct category analysis to manage assortments effectively.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams on initiatives.
• Analyze promotional events to assess their impact.
• Recommend pricing adjustments based on analysis.
• Prepare reports summarizing category performance and insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Promotional calendar management

Negotiation skills

Understanding of sales elasticity

Communication skills

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

A leading pet retail company in Dubai is seeking a highly analytical Category Manager to manage revenue and drive profitability through strategic promotional planning. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, along with experience in managing promotional calendars. Responsibilities include conducting category analyses, collaborating with teams, and securing brand support for promotions. This role offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.