Dubai Product & Category Lead — E‑commerce Growth

HTrust Consulting

Dubai

On-site

AED 45,000 - 56,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

HTrust Consulting in Dubai, UAE is seeking a commercially sharp Product & Category Manager with deep understanding of consumer demand, product discovery, buying, category management and commercial analysis.

Location: Dubai, UAE. Package: AED 4,000–5,000 per month. The role covers product & category management, sourcing & supplier relations, and rigorous commercial assessment to drive growth across marketplaces.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in buying, category management, merchandising, product management, or product-led retail.
Experience in consumer products such as toys, lifestyle, gifting, beauty, accessories, fashion, tech accessories, or related categories is preferred.
Strong commercial and numerical ability.
Strong product and trend awareness.
Comfortable using e-commerce and marketplace data to make product decisions.
Strong analytical and Excel skills.
Experience with Amazon/Noon product research, international sourcing, or private-label development is an advantage.
Curious, proactive, commercially aware, and able to independently identify opportunities.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

Identify new products, brands, and category opportunities relevant to target consumers.
Track global and regional trends across retail, social media, Amazon, Noon, and other marketplaces.
Research marketplace demand, best sellers, competitor products, pricing, reviews, and category gaps.
Identify products with strong potential across e-commerce and marketplace channels.
Develop and manage category assortments, including hero products, core ranges, and trend-led opportunities.
Monitor category performance and identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
Maintain an active pipeline of new product and category opportunities.
Source products and suppliers locally and internationally.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and other commercial terms.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, and commercial viability.
Explore opportunities for private-label and owned-product development.
Build commercial cases for new products considering selling price, landed cost, margin, demand, competition, MOQ, and inventory investment.
Recommend initial buying quantities based on market demand and commercial potential.
Manage replenishment based on sales, stock cover, and demand.
Monitor sell-through, inventory turnover, stock availability, and ageing inventory.
Identify high-performing products and recommend increased investment.
Identify underperforming products and recommend optimization, markdown, or exit strategies.
Work closely with E-commerce and Sales teams to understand customer demand and product performance.