Category Manager - Sports Division - GMG - Dubai, UAE

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Dynamic environment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

GMG Gulf is seeking a Category Manager for the Sports Division in Dubai, UAE. This role focuses on optimizing category growth, product strategy, and inventory performance in the sports retail market.

The ideal candidate will manage category planning, conduct market research, and lead cross-functional coordination. A strong background in merchandising and data analysis is required. GMG offers a collaborative culture and dynamic environment supporting major sports brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, buying, or merchandising within retail or sports industry.
• Strong analytical capability with understanding of category performance metrics.
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage category assortment planning including product selection and pricing.
• Conduct market research to analyze customer behavior and sales trends.
• Develop promotional plans to support category growth.

Skills

Category planning

Merchandise management

Supplier negotiation

Inventory optimization

Data analysis and reporting

Market and trend analysis

SAP

Power BI

Commercial decision making

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Category Manager - Sports Division - GMG - Dubai, UAE

Category Manager for the Sports Common division to drive category growth, optimize assortments, and improve inventory performance across the sports retail market in the UAE. The role focuses on commercial planning, product strategy, and cross‑functional coordination to strengthen GMG's position in the sector.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Retail
• Function: Merchandise Planning and Buying
• Salary: 15000‑20000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage category assortment planning including product selection, pricing, and lifecycle management.
• Conduct market research to analyze customer behavior, competitor activity, and sales trends.
• Develop promotional plans to support category growth and seasonal objectives.
• Lead buying and merchandising teams to ensure assortments meet customer and business requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable pricing and delivery terms.
• Use SAP, Power BI, and other analytics tools to monitor category performance and drive improvements.
• Maintain balanced inventory levels to optimize availability and minimize cost.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure smooth product flow and resolve supply chain issues.
• Prepare category performance reports with insights and recommendations for senior management.

Ideal Profile

• Experience in category management, buying, or merchandising within retail or sports industry.
• Strong analytical capability with understanding of category performance metrics.
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Skilled negotiator with experience managing vendor relationships.
• Ability to interpret market trends and convert them into actionable category plans.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.
• Detail‑oriented, commercially focused, and comfortable in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Skills Set

• Category planning
• Merchandise management
• Supplier negotiation
• Inventory optimization
• Data analysis and reporting
• Market and trend analysis
• SAP and Power BI
• Commercial decision making

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with a leading retail group in the region.
• Dynamic environment supporting major sports and lifestyle brands.
• Strong career growth opportunities across multiple divisions.
• Collaborative culture focused on performance and innovation.
• Exposure to large‑scale retail operations across the GCC.

About the Company

GMG is a global well‑being company headquartered in the UAE operating across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics. With over four decades of regional presence, GMG partners with global brands and builds successful home‑grown concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.