Head of Category: Growth & Innovation Leader

Converge; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge in Dubai is seeking a Head of Category to own category growth, aligning customer insights with product portfolio development and market opportunities. The role requires a senior, commercially minded leader with FMCG experience and strong cross-functional collaboration across marketing, R&D and commercial teams.

The ideal candidate will shape category strategy, translate consumer needs into meaningful opportunities, and drive innovation to sustain category leadership in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years FMCG experience with category leadership.
• Deep knowledge of innovation, product development and category management.
• Strong customer and consumer orientation with insights translated into opportunities.
• Ability to shape category strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Experience collaborating with marketing, R&D and commercial teams.
• Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead category growth and development.
• Drive category strategy and portfolio shaping with cross-functional teams.
• Translate consumer insights into category opportunities and new product ideas.
• Influence senior leaders to prioritize consumer-led growth.

Skills

Category management

Innovation

Product development

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer orientation

Portfolio strategy

Job description

Converge in Dubai is seeking a Head of Category to own category growth, aligning customer insights with product portfolio development and market opportunities. The role requires a senior, commercially minded leader with FMCG experience and strong cross-functional collaboration across marketing, R&D and commercial teams.

The ideal candidate will shape category strategy, translate consumer needs into meaningful opportunities, and drive innovation to sustain category leadership in a dynamic market.