FMCG Category Growth Lead: Retail & E‑Commerce

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

Job summary

A retail and e-commerce company in Dubai is seeking a Category Manager to drive category strategies and sales growth. In this role, you will manage product assortments, optimize pricing, and enhance brand visibility both in-store and online. Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience in category management and strong analytical skills. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, ideally with an MBA.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in category management, trade marketing, or product management in FMCG and/or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG distribution models and retail operations.
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans to achieve sales, margin, and market share targets.
• Conduct market research and analyze consumer insights, trends, and competitor activities.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, distributors, and e-commerce partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain

MBA

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Retail management systems

E-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, Amazon Seller Central)

Job description

A retail and e-commerce company in Dubai is seeking a Category Manager to drive category strategies and sales growth. In this role, you will manage product assortments, optimize pricing, and enhance brand visibility both in-store and online. Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience in category management and strong analytical skills. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, ideally with an MBA.