Category Manager (With Russian language)

AM.PM; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Dynamic team

Career growth

Challenging responsibilities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

AM PM in Dubai is seeking an experienced Category Manager to own a product category within the UAE market. You will develop and execute the category strategy, manage the portfolio lifecycle, and drive key commercial KPIs.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, retail product knowledge, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and fluent English. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize assortment, pricing, and profitability from day one.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Category Management or product/commercial role.
• Experience with retail products and end consumers.
• Knowledge of category strategy, assortment, pricing, and PLM.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills incl. sales, margin, cost, inventory turnover.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and 1C skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the category and product strategy for the assigned territory.
• Define product positioning, value proposition, pricing policy, and assortment strategy.
• Analyze consumer demand, market trends, and competitors to identify opportunities.
• Develop and manage the assortment matrix for short- and long-term perspectives.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including launches and phase-outs.
• Formulate product requirements and market requests for the territory.
• Manage and optimize product cost and profitability.
• Monitor and improve KPIs: revenue, margin, sales, inventory turnover.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive category development.

Skills

Category Management

Product Management

Data analysis

Fluent English

Communication skills

Excel

Power BI

1C

Tools

Excel

Power BI

1C

Job description

AM PM is looking for an experienced Category Manager to join our team in Dubai and take ownership of a product category within the assigned territory.

The role is responsible for developing and implementing the category strategy, managing the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, identifying market opportunities, and driving key commercial performance indicators.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset and a deep understanding of retail products, consumer demand, and competitive dynamics.

Tasks

• Develop and implement the category and product strategy for the assigned territory.


• Define product positioning, value proposition, pricing policy, and assortment strategy based on market needs.


• Analyze consumer demand, market trends, and competitors to identify new opportunities and promising segments.


• Develop and manage the assortment matrix for short- and long-term perspectives.


• Manage the product lifecycle, including new product launches and product phase-outs.


• Formulate product requirements and market requests based on the needs of the territory.


• Manage and optimize product cost and profitability.


• Monitor and improve key commercial KPIs, including revenue, margin, sales, and inventory turnover.


• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive category development and commercial performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Product Management or a similar commercial role.


• Experience with retail products and end consumers. Experience with Excel and structured data analysis


• Strong knowledge of category strategy, assortment management, pricing, and product lifecycle management.


• Strong analytical and commercial skills, with experience managing sales, margin, cost, and inventory turnover.


• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and 1C skills.


• Fluent English.


• Strong communication skills, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a quarterly performance-based bonus


• Dynamic and ambitious team environment


• Real career growth opportunities in an international business


• Challenging and high-impact responsibilities from day one


• Strong corporate culture focused on collaboration and performance