Category Management Client Manager

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

Job summary

A leading data science company in Dubai is seeking a Category Management expert to own client relationships and drive the customer-first strategy. The role involves managing category initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have experience in client relationship building, project management, and data analysis. The company offers flexible working and a comprehensive rewards package that exceeds expectations.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Birthday off

Investment in cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Experience in building strong client relationships and managing senior stakeholders.
• Experience of analysing data to solve challenging problems and deliver business value.
• Experience in developing and leading strategic projects ideally involving delivery through other teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the relationship with client counterparts in the retailer.
• Drive the customer-first strategy and manage category initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Client relationship building

Data analysis

Project management

Team mentoring

Category management

Job description

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail in one of the world’s most competitive markets with a deluge of multi-dimensional data dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world across industries to be Customer First.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas working for transformative iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.

Our Client Managers are entrusted with cultivating and fostering relationships with key counterparts within our Retailer clients. The primary goal is to champion the implementation of the Customer First strategy playing a pivotal role in supporting our client on this mission.

As a Category Management expert you will own and develop the relationship with client counterparts in the retailer and drive customer first strategy. Your role is instrumental in developing, delivering and managing the category management workplan for the retailer that delivers recognisable value, satisfaction and return on investment and to ultimately achieve our performance goals with the retailer.

As a subject matter expert you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities, win and manage impactful category initiatives and lead a team of Category Management Client Leads. Your success will be measured by the strength of your client partnerships and the outcomes your strategies deliver.

What we expect from you

• Experience in building strong client relationships and managing senior stakeholders
• Experience of analysing data to solve challenging problems and deliver business value
• Experience in developing and leading strategic projects ideally involving delivery through other teams such as data science and technology
• Experience of managing and mentoring a team
• Experience in an FMCG retailer, supplier or consultancy
• Experience in Category management capability / client lead role is essential to have

What you can expect from us

We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus thoughtful perks like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble small‑business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at their best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

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Required Experience

Manager