Category Manager Private Label (Food) - Everyday Good Foods Retail

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

Job summary

A global well-being company in Dubai is seeking a candidate to develop and execute private label strategies within the Everyday Goods division. Responsibilities include managing product development, vendor relations, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in market analysis and strong negotiation skills. This role offers an opportunity to impact net revenue growth positively.

Qualifications

• Experience managing product development from concept to launch.
• Ability to analyze market trends and sales data.
• Strong negotiation skills with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute private label strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships for product approvals.
• Oversee compliance with quality requirements.

Skills

Product development

Vendor management

Market analysis

Pricing negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

Job Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for developing and executing a private label strategy for GMG within the Everyday Goods division by managing product development vendor relationships and ensuring quality standards to maximize the margin. The role involves working closely with suppliers marketing and cross‑functional teams to enhance the private label portfolio and drive net revenue growth. The incumbent will monitor market trends, manage logistics and maintain compliance with company standards ensuring that private label products meet consumer demands and competitive benchmarks.

Job Description:

• Developing and executing private label strategies managing end‑to‑end product development from concept to launch and ensuring timely delivery and high‑quality standards.
• Manage the relationship with suppliers for packaging and design approvals conducting market research to identify product gaps, analyzing sales data and executing continuous improvements to optimize the product range.
• Manages pricing, negotiates costs with vendors and collaborates with the merchandising team to ensure optimal shelf space and visibility in stores.
• Oversees compliance with regulatory and quality requirements, conducts product training sessions for the sales team and develops promotional strategies to enhance brand visibility.