Category Head

Styli; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative e-commerce brand is seeking a dynamic Category Head to drive sales and profitability across multiple platforms. This role focuses on managing product categories, negotiating with sellers, and analyzing market trends to ensure a competitive edge. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in category management, particularly in the fashion industry, and possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact in the fast-paced world of e-commerce, where your contributions will help shape the future of online shopping in the GCC and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management within the fashion e-commerce sector.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage product categories to ensure a competitive selection.
• Collaborate with sellers on pricing and promotions.

Skills

Category Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Master’s degree in Marketing

Tools

E-commerce Platforms

Job description

Position Title: Category Head

Location: Dubai

Reports to: Head B2B - GCC

About STYLI

STYLI is an e-commerce brand founded in 2019 by Landmark Group, emerging as one of the largest fashion and beauty platforms in the GCC and India. With a strong focus on trendy, affordable fashion and beauty products, STYLI brings over 40,000 styles to men, women, kids, and beauty enthusiasts, offering them the latest global trends delivered directly to their doorsteps.

Our vision is to be the most aspirational value fast fashion and lifestyle destination, delivering

seamless service excellence. We aim to create personalized experiences, engaging customers

across all touchpoints, and continually expanding our curated selection to meet their evolving need states. STYLI has quickly become a leading player in the e-commerce fashion space across the GCC - Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait and in India.

The marketplace business would ensure that sellers can sell on the Styli platform. The E-Commerce business would ensure that sellers can sell on six other platforms across GCC, by becoming a seller with Styli. We want to find ambitious selling partners, who align with our vision to scale across markets, and we are looking for the brightest category managers, who can manage key categories that our selling partners / brands operate in, by trading them across the Styli marketplace and other platforms across GCC, maximizing revenue per seller and helping them expand their business in the GCC.

The Category Head will be responsible for managing the demand creation across multiple platforms, including our own and six others. This role will focus on trading, pricing, and collaborating with sellers to ensure a competitive and attractive product offering. Category Head will also oversee Account Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the product categories, ensuring a diverse and competitive product selection.
• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with sellers to negotiate pricing, promotions, and product availability.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies to remain competitive.
• Analyze sales data to identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
• Work closely with the planning team to support promotional activities and campaigns.
• Ensure excellent customer experience by maintaining high standards of product quality and availability.
• Oversee Account Managers, ensuring they successfully sign up and manage brand partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
• Utilize customer insights and feedback to refine category strategies.
• Train and mentor account managers to ensure they are effective in their roles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in category management, preferably in the fashion e-commerce industry.
• Highly data driven with strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of ecommerce platforms and marketplace dynamics.

At Styli, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. As an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our customers effectively. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. At Styli, we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.