Regional Category Manager - Private Label

Talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 357,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth within a global technology-driven organization

Opportunity to lead regional category growth

Exposure to strategic decision-making

Job summary

Talabat is seeking a Regional Category Manager - Private Label in Dubai to drive growth and optimize profitability for private label products. This strategic role will manage supplier relationships, execute product launches, and analyze performance metrics to enhance brand positioning across regional markets.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in category management, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Fluency in Arabic is a plus!

Qualifications

• Strong experience in category management or product management roles.
• Deep understanding of commercial principles including pricing, promotions, and product strategy.
• Proven track record in supplier management and negotiations.
• Experience in private label development or retail category growth.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret performance data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across different markets simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage private label portfolio performance across the region.
• Lead sourcing and onboarding of local and international suppliers.
• Develop and execute private label product launches across multiple markets.
• Oversee assortment planning, packaging development, and go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Negotiate with suppliers and maintain strong business relationships.
• Ensure consistent brand positioning and packaging standards.
• Collaborate with creative agencies for product packaging and branding.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with operations, marketing, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Category and product management

Supplier sourcing and negotiation

Data analysis and performance tracking

Project management and product launches

Brand development and packaging strategy

Job description

Regional Category Manager - Private Label

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Internet

Function: Product Management

Experience: 6-10 years

Job Overview

The Regional Category Manager - Private Label is a strategic hiring opportunity focused on leading private label growth within a fast-scaling q-commerce ecosystem in Dubai, UAE. The role drives category expansion, supplier strategy, and product development while optimizing sales, profitability, and brand positioning across multiple regional markets.

This position plays a pivotal role in building and scaling private label portfolios across multiple countries, directly impacting revenue growth, supplier networks, and brand development by aligning commercial strategies with customer demand and operational efficiency.

Salary range: AED 22,000–32,000 per month (estimated).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage private label portfolio performance across the region, including sales, availability, and profitability
• Lead sourcing and onboarding of local and international suppliers
• Develop and execute private label product launches across multiple markets
• Oversee assortment planning, packaging development, and go-to-market strategies
• Monitor performance metrics and provide actionable insights to optimize category growth
• Negotiate with suppliers and maintain strong business relationships
• Ensure consistent brand positioning and packaging standards across all markets
• Collaborate with creative agencies for product packaging and branding
• Drive cross-functional alignment with operations, marketing, and supply chain teams

Ideal Profile

• Strong experience in category management or product management roles
• Deep understanding of commercial principles including pricing, promotions, and product strategy
• Proven track record in supplier management and negotiations
• Experience in private label development or retail category growth
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret performance data
• Ability to manage multiple projects across different markets simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Arabic language skills are an advantage

Skills Set

• Category and product management
• Supplier sourcing and negotiation
• Data analysis and performance tracking
• Project management and product launches
• Brand development and packaging strategy

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead regional category growth in a fast-expanding digital commerce platform
• Work on innovative private label products across multiple markets
• High-impact role with exposure to strategic decision-making
• Career growth within a global technology-driven organization

About the Company

Talabat is a leading digital delivery and q-commerce platform in the MENA region, part of Delivery Hero. The company focuses on innovation, rapid expansion, and customer-centric solutions, offering professionals the opportunity to shape the future of online retail and grocery delivery across multiple markets.