Senior Sports Category Manager — Growth, Strategy & Analytics

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking a Category Manager to shape product assortments and drive sales growth. With over 7 years of category management experience in sports fashion or lifestyle retail, you will optimize inventory and manage supplier relationships. Proficiency in SAP and Power BI is essential, along with strong negotiation and leadership skills. Join us to enhance our customer experience in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in category management, with at least 5 in sports, fashion, or lifestyle retail.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP and Power BI.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end category management including assortment planning and pricing.
• Conduct market research and analyze data to shape category direction.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful product launches.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Inventory planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Postgraduate degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

Job description

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking a Category Manager to shape product assortments and drive sales growth. With over 7 years of category management experience in sports fashion or lifestyle retail, you will optimize inventory and manage supplier relationships. Proficiency in SAP and Power BI is essential, along with strong negotiation and leadership skills. Join us to enhance our customer experience in a dynamic retail environment.